A local business woman is upping the fight against child sexual assault. In the lead up to and on White Balloon Day (September 7, during Child Protection Week from September 4-11) Pix Jonasson, the CEO of Success Dynamics Group, is joining with Bravehearts in a national annual campaign fighting against child sexual assault 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. “This is something I am very passionate about, so I wanted to hold a local event,” said Ms Jonasson. “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 Johnston said. Ms Jonasson is holding a Wear White Wednesday Morning Tea to raise money for the cause. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 7 from 10am — 12pm at Panthers Port Macquarie. Visit www.whiteballoon day.com.au to register your event or for more information on White Balloon Day or child protection please call Bravehearts on 1800 BRAVE1 (272 831).
