BITSS of Protective Play financial year end training

May 24, 2008

BITSS model of protective behaviours Megan Bayliss from Imaginif PTY LTD invites you to experience a fun and helpful workshop to encourage lasting change for your child and family clients:

BITSS of Protective Play

End of financial year training

Cairns, June 20, 08

Experience how to support families and children in protecting themselves from sexual assault by using everyday household items and simple activities that they can bring into play, in their homes and on a daily basis, to reinforce personal safety.

The BITSS of protective play training will provide you with:

Background and historical protective behaviour knowledge to inform future practice with,
Information, knowledge and articulation of the BITSS model of protective behaviours that can be used in your next session with a family or child,
Thoughtful appreciation and ongoing demonstration of child protection as a community responsibility,
Some creative ideas to immediately encourage families to practice protective behaviours, and
Skills in play you can immediately attach your knowledge to.

Cost of BITSS workshop: $175.00 (tax inclusive) per participant

Cost includes:

the workshop,
a bag of BITSS (toy resources),
a copy of Bitss of Caramel Marmalade on Toast
blanket permission to use the BITSS model in your own trainings
blanket permission to copy and distribute unlimited copies of “Parent Sense”, a protective play tutorial written for parents and carers.

When: Friday 20th June 2008, 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (Morning tea and lunch provided).

Where: Imaginif’s creative space, 206 Jensen St, Edge Hill (Top of Jensen St, on the right heading up the hill, just short of the T intersection with Hutchinson St.).

Who: Parents, Counsellors, support workers, early educators, teachers, liaison officers, child protection workers, community workers, day care providers, youth workers, service club leaders (Guides, Scouts, etc), anyone who is interested in keeping kids safe.

Registration: Verified bookings are essential and you MUST return your registration form (contact Megan to get one) and payment before the training. Sixteen places only. Contact Megan now for a registration package and tax invoice.

Pre workshop reading: About BITSS

Accommodation within walking distance to Imaginif:

Red Jensen Bed & Breakfast
Kookas Bed and Breakfast
Birdwing Bed and Breakfast