With various training, strategies, advocacy and resources, Safeguarding Children offer practical, evidence-based, frontline-tested solutions, specifically tailored for those with responsibility towards children.
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Award-winning Safeguarding in Aotearoa
Safeguarding Children is the 2026 Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year. This national recognition highlights the impact of our training and support, and the growing number of people and organisations committed to keeping children safe.
Trusted by professionals across education, health, sport and community services, we support organisations to strengthen safeguarding practice and create safer environments for children in the places they live, learn and play.
What is Safeguarding & Child Protection?
Safeguarding is a preventative approach to child protection by minimising or eliminating harm to a child
Child protection is a reactive approach to address suspected or known cases of abuse and neglect
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The Sad Truth about Abuse and Neglect
Sadly, child abuse and neglect often happen within relationships of trust. It can happen anywhere — at home, in the community or in organisations — and regardless of a child’s age, gender, race, or ability. The perpetrators can be adults or even other children, and they’re usually someone the child knows and trusts.
Keeping our children safe isn’t a job for ‘someone else’ – it’s down to every single one of us… we all have a role to play, and the time to act is now.
Minimise Risk and Maximise Safety - the Benefits of Working with us
Who is it for?
Honestly? Everyone! But especially those of us with a responsibility towards children and their families…
Staff & Volunteers
We equip you with the education and strategies to prevent, recognise and respond to abuse, enabling you to focus on your core role without constant worry. The result is a supported and confident team that knows what steps to take when concerns arise.
Leaders & Governance
Empower your team with education, tools, and strategies to prevent, recognise and respond to abuse so you can prevent institutional neglect and protect the children, as well as your team’s mental health, and the reputation and finances of your organisation.
Parents & Community
We’re all responsible for fostering a secure environment where children can thrive. By actively participating, you’re not only protecting your own child, but also contributing to the collective wellbeing, creating a safer, healthier community for all children.
Training options developed and delivered by subject-matter experts
On Demand
Enjoy cost-effective training, learn at your convenience, and have the flexibility to pause and resume as needed – an empowering solution tailored to your pace and schedule.
Webinars
Our live, interactive webinars offer the best of both worlds – the convenience of online learning and the opportunity to connect with subject matter experts offering high-quality, engaging training at your fingertips.
Seminars
Scheduled throughout the year, or tailored to your organisation’s needs, these interactive sessions offer real-time guidance from experienced instructors where you get tailored advice for your specific challenges.
In-house
Benefit from our expertly crafted courses, tailored to your team’s needs. Via a pre-training survey, we pinpoint your knowledge gaps and deliver easy-to-access, on-demand and in-house training.
Step up and join the ranks of proactive organisations prioritising child safety with Safeguarding Children
It’s an investment in our future, a protection of your reputation, and a testament to your commitment to the wellbeing of children