National Child Protection Week to be held September 4-10, 2016
Department for Child Protection and Family Support hosting a series of community events to raise awareness
West Australians are invited to show their support for vulnerable children and young people by participating in various local events during National Child Protection Week.
Child Protection Minister Andrea Mitchell said National Child Protection Week provided an opportunity to highlight the role everyone could play to provide safe and caring environments for children.
"Protecting children is everyone's responsibility, and we all need to take active steps to ensure children and families at risk or in crisis are supported," Ms Mitchell said.
"The week also allows us to recognise the important role foster carers play in helping vulnerable children thrive and prosper.
"The Liberal National Government is committed to delivering a brighter future for children and young people in care and through a range of reforms is reshaping its out-of-home care system."
The Department for Child Protection and Family Support in Rockingham will host an event at Medina Hall, Medina from 2.30pm to 5pm on Thursday, September 8.
The event is aimed at all members of the community and will include free activities, such as musical performances, face painting and a sausage sizzle. The community will also be asked to take a pledge to help end child abuse and neglect.
The department's Rockingham District director Vania Dapaz said the event provided an opportunity for children and young people to participate in community life and also highlighted the support services available in Rockingham to help families.
Fact File
The Department for Child Protection and Family Support is the lead agency in WA providing child safety and family support services to individuals, children and their families
As at June 30, 2016, there were 4,658 children and young people in care
Minister's office - 6552 5400
