We’re Filming! Be part of Constable Care Foundation’s next program

Casting Call Feb 2025 Website

Constable Care Foundation is seeking young actors to play students in Years 7-9 in a new film which explores the early signs of mental health issues, including recognising depression & anxiety, destigmatising mental illness, and encourage help seeking behaviours.  The film will be available for upper primary and secondary school students as part of a […]

Back to School Safety for WA Parents and Children

kid packing bag Back to School

Constable Care Foundation urges vigilance as children head back to school after the long summer break WA parents and motorists are being reminded about road safety risks as children across the state get ready to begin the 2024 school year next week. Constable Care Foundation CEO, Ian Anstee, has appealed for parents to talk to […]

The Importance of Road Health and Safety in Schools: Crossing the Road Safely

Children are particularly vulnerable when it comes to road safety. Without experience as a pedestrian, passenger, driver, or cyclist, younger people are at a higher risk of accidents or serious injuries. Effective road safety initiatives are designed to teach children the importance of crossing the road safely and safe behaviours near traffic from a young […]

How to Improve Kids’ Road Safety Awareness

Without the right education, young children are at particular risk of injury from road accidents. Road safety awareness is all about teaching young people how to keep themselves out of harm’s way when nearby roads, either as a passenger or pedestrian. The following guide outlines how to effectively teach kids the skills and behaviours needed […]

Finalists Named in Youth Choices Film Competition 2022

youth choices film competition

The Top 10 Finalist films in the esteemed Youth Choices Film Competition for 2022 have been announced! As a joint initiative between Constable Care Foundation and WA Police, the annual Youth Choices Film Competition challenges secondary students to creatively explore a specific issue. Working in teams of up to three, entrants must produce a short […]

Working Together to Stop Bullying

Working Together to Stop Bulllying

It is sad to know bullying is a prevalent issue facing young people around the world. It is a harmful behaviour and the impacts can be devastating for everyone involved. In Australia, a staggering 80% of students believe it is a problem at their school and one in five students (20%) admitted to bullying another […]

National Child Protection Week 2022

National Child Protection Week 2022

This week marks National Child Protection Week – a valuable platform to spread the important message far and wide that ‘every child, in every community, needs a fair go.’ All children have a basic right to feel safe and supported. It’s a sad fact that today, there are many young people who are unable to […]

International Youth Day: Celebrating Children and Young People

International Youth Day 2022

There are close to 8 billion people in the world right now. Around 2.6 billion people are aged between 0 – 19 years, making up 33% of our global population. Here in Australia, our population sits at around 25.9 million people, with 4.9 million (or 24.3%) in the 0 – 19 age group. The UN […]

Back to School Road Safety

Back To School road safety blog

Going back to school after the holidays is an exciting time for children. Buzzing with energy, they are often excited to catch up with friends, leaving them distracted and forgetting to take the proper safety precautions. Close to school grounds, pedestrian pathways are scenes of children and adults walking and commuting on bikes, scooters and […]