Inside The Guidebook

This guidebook is born from the belief that prevention is always better than intervention. It bridges the gap between awareness and action, providing parents, carers, and educators with the tools and knowledge needed to have these essential conversations with their children. We aim to move beyond fear and empower you to build a robust safety net for your family 

The modern Australian child faces a unique mix of risks: 

• Digital Exploitation: eSafety reports that digitally altered intimate images of under-18s have more than doubled in 18 months, and AI is increasingly involved in image-based abuse 

• Silent Struggles: The number of young people aged 10-19 with eating disorders has risen 86% since 2012, and 27% of people living with an eating disorder are now under 19 (Butterfly Foundation 2024) 

• Physical Threats: Road trauma remains critical - BITRE reported 1,266 deaths in 2023 and 1,300 in 2024, with 244 deaths in the 17-25 age group in 2023.