STA Staying Safe and Sound
Through our weekly newsletters we will be providing information from a variety of sources recommended by Australian Government, ACT Government, CECG & nationally recognised groups and institutions to build healthy relationships and safe learning environments for our students. We hope to provide families with information that allows opportunities for conversations at home.
What does feeling safe mean to you?
It is important adults know what feeling safe means to you, and what adults can do to show they are listening.
Some kids, teens and young people we spoke to told us what makes them feel safe.
- I feel understood. This means I am being listened to and cared about.
- I feel believed. I can tell someone about my worries and trust them to do something to help make things better.
- I am respected for being me. I can wear what I want, share my beliefs, and be involved in my culture.
- I am valued. I can say what I think, need, or want even if it is different to what other people think.
- I can speak up. I can say no if someone touches me or speaks to me in ways I do not like. I can tell a trusted adult when I have concerns, and I know they will do something about it.
If you feel worried or confused, it is important you tell a safe person who will listen, believe you, and help you. This could be a family member, family friend, a neighbour or someone in your school community.