Safe Wayz

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• Who we are
• What we do
• How to get help
• Location

Who we are

Safe Wayz is a program supporting children under ten who have displayed problematic or harmful sexual behaviours, including their families and carers.

Safe Wayz is for children of all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. Each Local Health District has at least one Aboriginal Safe Wayz worker and cultural consultation is required for non-Aboriginal staff working with Aboriginal children and families.

What we do

If you are concerned about sexualised behaviour by a child under ten, guidance and support is available through the Safe Wayz program. The service is a safe and respectful child- and family-centred program thatt.can answer questions, address concerns, provide counselling and make referrals.

How to get help

Anyone can contact the Safe Wayz team or refer into the program, including:

• parents, families and carers
• NSW Health staff
• schools, teachers and early childhood centres
• GPs and other professionals

Location

Safe Wayz Illawarra

Address: 8 Belfast Avenue, WARILLA 2528

Phone: 1300 356 218

Email: islhd-safewayz@health.nsw.gov.au