Child safety starts with conversations, and the One Talk at a Time campaign reinforces the crucial role that parents and other trusted adults play in talking to children about body safety. The campaign highlights how conversations are an important step in breaking the silence around child sexual abuse and helping prevent to it in communities.
Led by the Australian Government’s National Office for Child Safety, this initiative provides three tailored conversation sets for preschoolers, primary school children, and teenagers. By breaking the silence, the campaign encourages adults to take age-appropriate and responsible steps to create safer environments for children.
The Importance of Conversation
One in four Australian adults has experienced child sexual abuse, highlighting the urgency of addressing this issue. In most cases, abuse is committed by someone the child knows rather than a stranger. This makes open discussions and awareness essential.
Through honest conversations, adults can teach children how to recognise unsafe situations, say “no”, and seek help from a trusted adult.
Three Conversation Guides
The One Talk at a Time campaign provides parents with culturally sensitive confidence-building tools to navigate this complex topic. Each set includes specific recommendations, guidance, and key themes to help make these discussions easier.
Preschooler Conversation Set
This guide introduces basic concepts such as recognising unsafe feelings and understanding the difference between surprises and unsafe secrets. Using simple language and examples, it helps children learn when and how to say “no” while fostering body autonomy and trust.
Primary School Conversation Set
Designed for older children, this set focuses on consent, safe and unsafe environments, and respectful relationships. It helps children recognise warning signs and encourages them to confidently speak up about their concerns.
Teen Conversation Set
With an age-sensitive approach, this guide covers more complex topics such as inappropriate touching, digital safety, and healthy relationship boundaries. It empowers teenagers to balance their independence with personal safety.
Cultural and Language Barriers
To reach Australia’s diverse communities, these resources are available in 10 languages, including Punjabi. This ensures adults from different cultural backgrounds can access information that aligns with their values and needs.
The Role of Media in Raising Awareness
The campaign calls on media outlets to amplify its message. By sharing impactful stories, the media can encourage adults to prioritise important conversations. Social media tools, translated fact sheets, and video content further extend the campaign’s reach, ensuring the message is heard across various platforms.
Breaking the Silence—One Talk at a Time
The One Talk at a Time campaign is more than just a set of resources—it’s a call for action. By fostering trust, understanding, and resilience, it equips adults with the tools to protect children and challenge the silence and stigma surrounding child sexual abuse.
For more information, translated resources, and video guides, visit:
🔗 Translated Information | National Office for Child Safety
🔗 Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | National Office for Child Safety
Together, through open conversations, we can work towards ending child sexual abuse.
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