Together with Safeguarding Children

Willow Duffy
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Join Willow and the team of consultants at Safeguarding Children as they bring some of the ’hard to talk about’ safeguarding and child protection topics to the table with the hope of inspiring listeners to have similar conversations in their communities.

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  1. Episode 1

    What parents need to know about child safety

    A practical conversation with the Safeguarding Children team, led by Jess McQuoid, Safeguarding Consultant and Training Lead Parents and caregivers don’t need to be safeguarding experts. But knowing what to look for, what to ask and what to expect from the places your child goes can make a difference. In this episode of Together, Jess is joined by members of the Safeguarding Children team to answer real questions from parents and caregivers about safeguarding. The conversation covers what good safeguarding looks like, questions you can ask, things to look out for and what you can do if something doesn’t feel right. It’s designed to help parents and caregivers feel more informed and confident asking questions about their child’s safety.

  2. Episode 2

    Positive Vibes Only® with Sport Waikato: Making Sport Safer For Children

    In conversation with Amigene Metcalfe from Sport Waikato Sport is one of the many places children spend time each week, and the behaviour of the adults around them can have a big impact on their experience. In this episode of Together, Amigene shares more about the Positive Vibes Only® campaign, why it was created and what it can teach us about creating safer, more positive sporting environments for children and young people. From coaches and clubs to parents and spectators, this is a practical conversation about the role we can all play in helping children feel safe, supported and able to enjoy their sport.

  3. Episode 3

    Gymnastics New Zealand: leading change to create safer organisations

    In conversation with Andrea Nelson, former CEO, and Belinda Randall, Head of Community Sport, Gymnastics New Zealand Creating safer environments for children takes commitment, strong leadership and ongoing work. But what does that actually look like within an organisation? In this episode of Together, Andrea and Belinda share Gymnastics New Zealand’s safeguarding journey and the changes they have helped lead across the organisation and gymnastics community throughout Aotearoa. It’s an open and practical conversation about creating meaningful change, what they have learned along the way, and what other organisations can take from their experience as they work to strengthen safeguarding.

  4. Episode 4

    The role of leadership in safeguarding children

    A conversation with Willow Duffy, Chief Executive, and Jess McQuoid, Safeguarding Consultant and Training Lead at Safeguarding Children Safeguarding starts with leadership. The decisions leaders make help shape the culture, priorities and everyday practices that determine how seriously child safety is taken across an organisation. In this episode of Together, Willow speaks with Jess about the role leaders at every level can play in safeguarding, from boards and senior leaders through to managers and team leaders. Their conversation looks beyond having policies and training in place to explore culture, accountability and everyday decision-making, and the practical steps leaders can take to help create safer environments for children.

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Join Willow and the team of consultants at Safeguarding Children as they bring some of the ’hard to talk about’ safeguarding and child protection topics to the table with the hope of inspiring listeners to have similar conversations in their communities.

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