From tiny tots to late teens, children are being affected by sexualisation and media messages about weight, looks, clothes and behaviour.

The harm is real, and not just to girls.

Come and hear some of Australia’s best speakers on children and teens, the issues and what can be done, at this seminar for parents and teachers.

When: Thursday 19 May 2011
Time: 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm to 9:45pm
Where: The Performing Arts Centre, Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School
Cnr Noel Street & Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC
Cost: $30.00

Speakers:

  • Steve Biddulph, Author and Family Psychologist  (via video presentation)
  • Julie Gale, Founding Director of Kids Free 2B Kids
  • Dr C Glenn Cupit, Senior Lecturer in Child Development, University of South Australia
  • Archbishop Dr Philip Freier, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne

The seminar will be chaired by Professor Elizabeth Handsley, School of Law, Flinders University & ACCM President

Download a registration form here.

For more information, or to book by phone, contact ACCM:
helpline@youngmedia.org.au
PH 08 8376 2111

This Seminar is bought to you by The Australia Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) and Kids Free 2B Kids

Writer Helen Splarn. Editor Dr Ramesh Manocha.
Source: Kids Free 2B Kids