WA Child Safety Services - WACSS

12/06/2026

Apple has announced a set of new safety features to help keep children safe.

These new tools are designed to allow parents to manage:
👀 the content their children can see
💬 who their children can communicate with
⏱ when their children have access to apps
🚸 settings to support age-appropriate experiences.

We encourage parents to use these new features when they become available. Features such as Age Range for Apps can be enabled right now in family settings, with other features becoming available later this year.

Apple's announcement follows eSafety's consistent exposure of safety shortcomings through its transparency reports and marks a step in the right direction by big tech.

While we're pleased to see this positive step, we'll continue to push for further improvements to protect children from sexual abuse online and harmful material and features. It's important to understand these changes aren't a silver bullet. For example, children aged 13+ will still be able to click through warnings and view images without parental consent. It's essential that parents continue to talk to children about their experiences on their devices.

10/06/2026

📚Book of the Month: The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside

🌟 Wherever Jenny goes her worries follow her - in a big blue bag. They are with her all the time - at school, at home, when she is watching TV and even in the bathroom! Jenny decides they have to go, but who will help her get rid of them?

A funny and reassuring look at dealing with worries and anxiety, to be used as a springboard into important conversations with children.

Comment "WORRIES" below to receive a link to our Online Shop, where you can purchase a copy.

09/06/2026

💙 Supporter Spotlight - Thank You 💙

At WA Child Safety Services, we would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank all of our supporters. Your generosity and commitment help us continue delivering vital education, training and services that empower communities to better protect vulnerable children and young people from harm.

We are incredibly grateful for our partnerships and the positive impact their support continues to make.

Thank you for helping us create safer communities for children and young people. 💙

06/06/2026

👉 5 things young people can do to handle the pressures of social media:

🔹 Ask yourself, why are you posting this?
🔹 Remember, not everything you see on social media is real or true.
🔹 Unfollow accounts that don’t support your wellbeing.
🔹 Turn off your notifications and have a phone-free day.
🔹 Talk to someone.

For more information visit the eSafety Commissioner website.
🔗 Link in comments.

04/06/2026

A big thank you to the team at South Lake Primary School.

We recently delivered a professional development session covering Child Protection Mandatory Reporting and grooming awareness as part of the school's Staff PD Day.

It was a thought-provoking and engaging day, with staff actively participating in discussions and activities designed to strengthen their understanding of child safety and their responsibilities in protecting children and young people.

Thank you to everyone for your enthusiasm, insights, and commitment to creating safer environments for children. 💙


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31/05/2026

✨ Have you visited the WACSS Online Shop lately?

Discover a range of child safety and Protective Behaviours resources for:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
🏫 Schools
🧸 Early Learning Services
🤝 Community Organisations
Find practical tools to support children's safety, wellbeing and empowerment.

🛒 Shop now: Link in comments.

29/05/2026

When parents and carers have the right information, children are better supported to stay safe and thrive.

Our Parent and Carer Workshops provide practical strategies, up-to-date information and opportunities for meaningful discussion on topics such as Protective Behaviours and Online Safety.

We work with schools, P&C groups, early learning services and community organisations to deliver workshops that meet the needs of their families and communities.

Interested in hosting a workshop? We'd love to hear from you.
📩 Get in touch today to discuss your options - [email protected]

27/05/2026

🖤💛❤️ National Reconciliation Week (NRW) runs from 27 May to 3 June 2026. This year’s theme, All In, is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. It reminds us that reconciliation is not a spectator sport - each of us has a role to play in creating positive change.

Looking for a simple way to engage children in conversations about reconciliation? Free Reconciliation Australia colouring sheets are perfect for schools, early learning services, disability services, workplaces, homes and community events.

💛 Comment SHEETS below and we'll send you the download link.

26/05/2026

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is here! Read now on our website!
It’s incredibly rewarding to reflect on the impact we’ve made in the lives of children and young people. Take a look at the progress, partnerships, and stories that shaped our year.

🔗 Link in comments.

22/05/2026

Thank you to Charthouse Primary School for inviting WACSS to deliver a professional learning session for staff. Our trainer, Gen, explored the importance of Protective Behaviours education with an engaged and enthusiastic group of educators committed to supporting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

💬 Workshop feedback:

✨"Gen was brilliant. Very passionate and real."
✨"Thank you for the clear and thoughtful presentation and the inclusion of lived experience."

- 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 -

A huge thank you to 𝗚𝗲𝗻 from WA Child Safety Services for her inspirational and informative staff PL on the 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 through your 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Your story shone a light on why Charthouse staff consistently 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 while sharing 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 on how best to support our students.

Thank you!