Free body safety workshop for families at Wangaratta Library

Published on 09 June 2026

A free body safety workshop for children aged 4 to 10 and their parents or carers will be held at Wangaratta Library, offering practical guidance on body boundaries, consent, and personal safety. The initiative is supported by the Victorian Government’s Free From Violence Local Government Program.

Delivered by Melbourne-based FVREE’s Level Playground team, the session uses storytelling, simple activities, and age-appropriate discussion to help children build confidence and learn essential safety skills. It draws on resources developed by body safety educator and children’s author Jayneen Sanders, including the Little BIG Chats series.

The workshop is designed for families to attend together, supporting ongoing conversations at home about safety and respectful relationships.

Participants will:

• hear stories from the Little BIG Chats series
• take part in practical body safety activities
• learn simple strategies to support respectful relationships

Parents and carers will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive practical guidance from facilitators during a dedicated Q&A session.

Each attending family will receive a free Body Superheroes activity kit, including a children’s book, workbook, and resources to support continued learning at home.

Mayor Irene Grant said the workshop gives families practical tools to support children’s safety.

“Starting conversations about body safety can be challenging. This workshop provides clear, age-appropriate information and practical strategies to help families build children’s confidence and understanding.”

Event details:

Wangaratta Library
11.00am, Saturday 20 June 2026
Recommended for children aged 4–10 years
Children must attend with a parent or carer

Places are limited and registrations are essential.

The initiative is delivered in partnership with the Rural City of Wangaratta and supported by the Victorian Government’s Free From Violence Local Government Program.

For more information or to register, contact Wangaratta Library at library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or (03) 5721 2366.