Parent & Carer Information Session: Early Childhood Education & Care Reforms

Our first meeting for 2026 includes a parent and carer information session on Early Childhood and Care reform. All parents, especially those with children in preschools or out of school hours care are invited to attend.

In light of recent public discussion about safety in early childhood education and care, this session is designed to give parents and carers the opportunity to hear directly from those responsible for policy, regulation and oversight in the ACT. We have invited the Minister for Education and Early Childhood, the head of CECA (the regulator for early childhood and care in the ACT), and Ali Sewter, Director of Forrest Out Of Schools Hours Care (a P&C-run provider). They will provide clear information to help parents and carers understand the systems that sit behind these services.

This is a rare chance to hear directly from people who are close to the work.
Please come along, and just as importantly, please share this invitation with anyone in your networks who may be affected or interested.

Following the information session there will be the regular ACT Parents member meeting.

Tuesday, February 24

7-8pm: Parent Information Session

8-9pm: Member Meeting

Register here.

Age-Appropriate Body Safety Resources For Parents & Carers

The resources below were shared by the panellists of our Safeguarding Children Forum to support parents and carers to talk with their children about body safety in age-appropriate ways following the forum.

I Won’t, Said Willow by Candy Lawrence – Inspired EC 

A gentle story that helps children recognise and express their right to say “no” in uncomfortable situations.  

Great Kids Books About Personal Safety, Consent and Body Ownership – Bravehearts 

A curated list of recommended books for families and educators. The Bravehearts website also provides valuable information and resources for building safe environments.  

Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect by Jayneen Sanders – available via Booktopia 

This book includes in-depth discussion questions for parents, caregivers, and educators to support meaningful conversations about body boundaries, consent, and respect.  

Books by Jayneen Sanders 

Jayneen Sanders is a highly regarded author in the area of child safety, consent, and respectful relationships. Her books offer practical tools for families and educators. 

Don’t Touch My Hair 

Don’t Touch My Hair! by Sharee Miller is a fun picture book that helps children understand personal boundaries and consent, teaching that it’s important to ask permission and respect when someone says “no.” 

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