Join the fight to protect our local youngsters on White Balloon Day on September 7 during Child Protection Wee from September 2-8.
Resident and business woman Pix Jonasson is again joining, along with others, with Bravehearts in the only national annual campaign taking the fight against child sexual assault to every corner of Australia with the vision of making Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child.
In Australia, 59,000 children are sexually assaulted each year. With an estimated one in five sexually assaulted before their 18th birthday, Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day aims to engage the support of the nation to prevent child sexual assault while raising vital funds to deliver Bravehearts’ unique specialised child protection programs.
Recognised as the leading independent child protection agency in Australia, Bravehearts’ charter addresses all facets relating to child sexual assault including prevention, specialist therapy, support, education, research, advocacy, legislative reforms and online resources – all make a remarkable, quantifiable and positive difference in the protection of Australia’s children against sexual assault.
The White Balloon Day Community Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 8, 11am — 2pm, at East Port Veterinary Hospital, 57 Gordon St, Port Macquarie.
Ms Jonasson said, “This is something I am very passionate about, so I wanted to hold another local event.” “Last year was just the start with a Morning Tea at Panthers. This year, there will be lots of activities for the kids such as face painting, jumping castle, drawing on a mural and a petting farm. People can even have a professional photo with their favourite pooch, moggie or other pet.”
“Ditto, the Bravehearts mascot, will also be putting on a show and meeting all the local children. There will be a Taekwondo display, guest speakers and winners of the Ditto Colouring Competition will be announced. We are also encouraging local businesses to wear white and make donations to Bravehearts.”
“Through White Balloon Day events such as this, we also aim to educate and empower children to identify inappropriate behaviour and to tell someone when they feel unsafe. Importantly, we aim to promote child protection through educating parents and adults in ways we can all protect our kids from harm,” Ms Jonasson said.
Visit www.whiteballoonday.com.au to for more information on White Balloon Day or child protection please call Bravehearts on 1800 BRAVE1 (272 831).
