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Profits Prioritised Over Child Safety in Australian Childcare Centres
An ABC investigation has revealed serious systemic failures within Australia's childcare industry, including a concerning number of reported sexual misconduct incidences. Emily’s four-year-old son disclosed being sexually assaulted by a childcare worker and immediately notified the centre, she claims they failed to act promptly, and that crucial CCTV footage was erased. The childcare worker was later convicted of indecently touching the child and sentenced to 18 months in prison. Emily credits her son's ability to disclose the abuse to the body safety and consent education she had provided. "At the end of the day, that's what saved him." The investigation...
Profits Prioritised Over Child Safety in Australian Childcare Centres
An ABC investigation has revealed serious systemic failures within Australia's childcare industry, including a concerning number of reported sexual misconduct incidences. Emily’s four-year-old son disclosed being sexually assaulted by a childcare worker and immediately notified the centre, she claims they failed to act promptly, and that crucial CCTV footage was...
Childcare Worker Sentenced for Indecent Assault of a Three-Year-Old
Pratik Bhattarai, a former Perth childcare worker, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for indecently touching a three-year-old girl in his care. The incident occurred at the childcare center, with other children and staff nearby. The victim's mother provided a statement detailing the impact on her daughter, including physical discomfort and emotional distress. The court heard that Bhattarai's defense and cross-examination caused further trauma to the victim and her family. The judge described the offense as a breach of trust and a "gross invasion of bodily integrity." Bhattarai, who expects to be deported after serving his sentence, will...
Childcare Worker Sentenced for Indecent Assault of a Three-Year-Old
Pratik Bhattarai, a former Perth childcare worker, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for indecently touching a three-year-old girl in his care. The incident occurred at the childcare center, with other children and staff nearby. The victim's mother provided a statement detailing the impact on her daughter, including...
Albany Council Rejects Calls to Ban Sex Education Books From Library.
A council in Albany, Western Australia, has rejected calls from a conservative group to remove and restrict access to two sex education books from its public library. The group argued that Welcome to Sex and Sex: A Book for Teens were inappropriate and crossed the line from education to promoting explicit acts. They proposed restricting access to Welcome to Sex for teens over 16 and removing Sex: A Book for Teens entirely until reviewed by the Australian Classification Board. Despite a petition and national attention, the council voted 8-3 to reject these motions. However, the council did agree to move...
Albany Council Rejects Calls to Ban Sex Education Books From Library.
A council in Albany, Western Australia, has rejected calls from a conservative group to remove and restrict access to two sex education books from its public library. The group argued that Welcome to Sex and Sex: A Book for Teens were inappropriate and crossed the line from education to promoting...
Supreme Court Advocates for Comprehensive Health and Sex Education in India
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala, emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive health and sex education for children and adolescents. The Court recommended that the Central government consider establishing an Expert Committee to devise a robust program aimed at addressing the significant gaps in knowledge and awareness surrounding health and sexual matters. The Court acknowledged that there are widespread misconceptions about sex education in India and a reluctance to talk openly about sexual health. Recognising that effective education in these areas is crucial for the well-being and safety...
Supreme Court Advocates for Comprehensive Health and Sex Education in India
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala, emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive health and sex education for children and adolescents. The Court recommended that the Central government consider establishing an Expert Committee to devise a robust program...
Consent education in schools is now mandated.
The NSW state government has officially released a new syllabus, reflecting the mandate for consent education in schools. Should teaching consent be solely the responsibility of educators, or is there a broader role for parents and the community in addressing this critical issue? While consent education in schools is an important part of raising empowered children, it must involve the whole family. Equipping children with the language and skills of consent and bodily autonomy at home from a very young age gives them the foundations to understand their rights, set boundaries, and respect others. Listen To Podcast
Consent education in schools is now mandated.
The NSW state government has officially released a new syllabus, reflecting the mandate for consent education in schools. Should teaching consent be solely the responsibility of educators, or is there a broader role for parents and the community in addressing this critical issue? While consent education in schools is an...