Supporting Children and Young People to Build Safe, Healthy Relationships
Are you feeling unsure or concerned about a child’s sexual behaviour? You're not alone—and we're here to help.
If you're worried or just need someone to talk to, our friendly and understanding team is here to listen. We offer a safe space to have an informal, confidential chat, where you can receive guidance, support, and practical advice tailored to your concerns.
Why Early Support Matters
Addressing concerning sexual behaviours early is vital for a child’s wellbeing and development. Early intervention helps:
- Reduce the risk of future harm
- Promote healthy emotional and social development
- Teach children about boundaries and respectful behaviour
- Identify and respond to underlying issues such as trauma or abuse
About the Program
The Pathways to Safety and Support (PSS) Pilot offers tailored support for children and young people (aged 0 to 17) who have shown sexual behaviours that are concerning, developmentally inappropriate, or potentially harmful.
Our goal is to help children and young people understand respectful relationships, while working closely with their parent/carer and support networks to ensure safety and healthy development.
We also provide support to professionals working with children and young people, including schools, care providers, and service organisations.
Where We Operate
The PSS Pilot program is available to any child or young person and their families, living in the Hunter New England Health District.
We welcome children and families from all cultural backgrounds and abilities.
Who Can Contact Us?
Referrals and enquiries are welcome from:
- Parents, carers, and family members
- Young people who might be worried about their own behaviours
- Out-of-Home Care Providers
- Child, youth, and family support services
- Disability service providers
- Teachers, schools, and early education staff
- GPs and other healthcare professionals
- Government departments
- Community organisations
How We Support Families
The PSS program offers a range of support to children, young people, and the adults around them. We:
- Encourage early help-seeking when concerns arise
- Provide clear, age-appropriate information about healthy sexual development
- Offer practical advice when behaviours seem inappropriate or problematic
- Work collaboratively with families to ensure a safe environment
- Help families navigate complex systems of support
- Refer to specialist therapeutic services when needed
- Share tools and strategies for positive behavioural change
- Build community understanding of problematic sexual behaviours and how to respond
Service Delivery
Wherever possible, we provide face-to-face support. If needed, online or phone-based services are also available.
Ready to Reach Out?
For more information or to connect with our team: Email us at [email protected] or you can call us on 1300 783 298 or complete our online enquiry form below.
