esafekids STORY
"Protecting children from harm is a shared responsibility. We can all play a role in the care, safety and protection of children."
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- Kayelene Kerr -
eSafeKids is a social enterprise founded by Kayelene Kerr. Kayelene is recognised as one of Australia’s most experienced specialist providers of Protective Behaviours, Body Safety, Cyber Safety, Digital Wellness and Pornography education workshops. Kayelene has featured on Australian and international television broadcasts, radio programs and in print media.​
Kayelene has dedicated her working life to protecting and serving the community, in government, not-for-profit and for-purpose roles.
Kayelene draws on over 27 years’ experience combining her Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies (Law, Psychology & Criminology) with over 20 years of law enforcement experience. Kayelene delivers engaging and sought after prevention education workshops to educate, equip and empower children and young people, and to help support parents, carers, educators and other professionals. Kayelene believes protecting children from harm is a shared responsibility and she aims to inspire the trusted adults in children’s lives to tackle challenging topics. ​
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Kayelene has a warm and humorous presentation style that translates research into easy-to-understand information, enriched by practical examples and strategies.
Kayelene has travelled extensively throughout Western Australia as a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator. Kayelene has presented to international audiences and has delivered keynote addresses and workshops at Education, Child Protection, Health, Family & Domestic Violence and Community Services conferences. Kayelene has also presented to many primary and secondary school students, government and non-government departments and many service providers.
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​eSafeKids is endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider. This means you can have confidence that Kayelene delivers high quality online safety education that aligns with eSafety's Best Practice Framework for Online Safety Education.
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Kayelene is an Ambassador for the Valuing Children Initiative and
a trusted Expert Cyber Educator for The Kids Research Institute of Australia (formerly Telethon Kids Institute). Kayelene is currently working with the institute on several ongoing projects.
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Kayelene worked in the not-for-profit sector for 7 years and continues to collaborate with a number of not-for-profit organisations across Australia.
KAYELENE'S QUOTES
Media
Kayelene has featured on the Today Show, Channel 9 News, Channel 7 News and Huda TV.
Books: A Girl's Guide To Puberty & A Guy's Guide To Puberty
Kayelene was thrilled to review and contribute to the child safety content in these books.
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Book: The Little Possum Who Looked Up
Kayelene had the pleasure of reviewing the manuscript of The Little Possum Who Looked Up and provided the review that appears on the rear of the book.
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You'll find these books in the eSafeKids Online Shop.
clients we have worked with
eSafeKids acknowledges the lifelong trauma of abuse experienced by
victims, survivors and their families. Society failed to protect, believe and respond justly to children, young people and adult victim survivors.
Educate, equip and empower children with knowledge through stories!
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Reading with children provides an opportunity to teach vital life skills in a child friendly, fun, age and stage appropriate way. Reading books that are meaningful can have a lasting impact. Selecting books with teachable moments and content can assist you to discuss a wide range of topics, particularly those that are sometimes tricky and sensitive.