Safe Spaces, Stronger Kids

About the series

A collaboration with Kayelene from eSafeKids

Keeping children safe is one of the most important responsibilities of educators, parents and carers. Every day, adults play a crucial role in creating environments where children feel safe, secure, respected and supported to grow and thrive. But when it comes to talking about body safety, children’s sexual development and protective behaviours, many adults feel unsure. Questions often arise: What language should I use? How do I keep it age-appropriate? Where can I find reliable information, I can trust?

That’s exactly why Child Australia has partnered with eSafeKids founder, Kayelene Kerr, to create this introductory short video series. Designed for the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector, as well as families and carers, these bite-sized videos provide practical insights, clear guidance, and helpful resources to build confidence when approaching these important topics.

Why this series matters

Conversations about body safety and protective behaviours are not optional, they are essential. They help children understand their rights, recognise unsafe situations, and know how to seek help from trusted adults. These conversations also nurture respect for personal boundaries, support healthy sexual development, and ensure children never feel confused or ashamed about their bodies.

Still, many adults hesitate, unsure how to begin or worried about “getting it wrong.” This series breaks down those barriers by offering accessible starting points, language tips, conversation starters and practical strategies that can be embedded into everyday interactions with children.

What you’ll learn

Each short video introduces a foundational concept in a clear and approachable way, making it easy to watch, share and apply in real life. Topics include:

• What is body safety? Helping children understand their rights and the importance of feeling safe and respected.
• Children’s sexual development: Exploring what is natural and healthy, and how to respond with reassurance.
• Protective behaviours: Understanding the what, why and how of protective behaviours, with practical ideas for daily routines.
• Tips and confidence-building strategies: Tools for strengthening children’s confidence, encouraging open conversations, and reinforcing trusted adult connections.
• Trusted resources: Access to eSafeKids evidence-based materials to extend learning at home and in education settings.

Partnering with eSafeKids

With decades of experience in child protection, abuse prevention and online safety, eSafeKids founder Kayelene Kerr is a trusted leader in child safety education across Australia.

Her work has supported countless schools, families and organisations to approach sensitive topics with clarity, compassion and confidence. By partnering with eSafeKids, this introductory series makes Kayelene’s expertise easily accessible to educators and families in the early years, helping them take the first steps towards building safe and empowering environments for children.

Accessible, practical and empowering

Short and focused, these videos are designed to fit into busy schedules while still delivering meaningful, actionable insights.

Whether you’re an early childhood educator aligning your practice with protective behaviours frameworks, or a parent wanting to strengthen your child’s confidence and safety, this series is the perfect place to begin. 

By watching and sharing, you’ll be equipping yourself and the children in your care with knowledge, skills and strategies that last a lifetime.

Together, we can create safe, respectful and supportive spaces where every child has the confidence to speak up, seek help and thrive.