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Every conversation is an opportunity to connect with your child or a child in your life, and for them to connect with you. But conversations alone aren't enough. It's crucial to turn these conversations into actions to ensure every child's safety.

Join us to learn how you can protect your child in the online environment. Hear from our keynote speaker, Kristi McVee from CAPE, as she discusses online safety and the growing epidemic of child-on-child abuse.

About Kristi

I spent 10 years in the police force as a Specialist Child Interviewer and a Detective Senior Constable.

When I retired from the force, I knew there had to be a better way to support children and families. I wanted to take a proactive approach, rather than the reactive method of 'locking up' the bad guy after the damage was done. By focusing on prevention, I could help stop child abuse before it starts and break the cycle of trauma that victims are so often subjected to.

In addition to my time in the force, I’ve appeared on TV as a Child Safety Expert and have worked as an Online Safety Specialist. In that role, I presented to students from years 3-12 about online safety and also delivered talks to parents and teachers.

I’m not just a presenter; I’m a facilitator – passionate about driving this message and bringing experts together to keep kids safe. I don’t shy away from the real talk with adults either (brace yourselves – I’m known for a bit of swearing!).

At home, I have an incredible family, including my teen daughter, my very supportive husband, and my emotional support dachshund, Duke. I’m deeply passionate about youth mental health and have even mentored on youth camps.

My decade of working directly with kids, listening to their stories of trauma as a specialist child interviewer and investigator, took a toll. Eventually, I had to step away from the front-line duties. But what I couldn’t walk away from was the knowledge of the suffering so many kids endure, and my commitment to doing everything in my power to prevent it.

That’s why I founded CAPE-AU – to provide parents, caregivers, and guardians with the education, tools, and strategies they need to protect children from sexual abuse and work towards a safer future for all kids.

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Civic Centre Lilydale
15 Anderson Street, Lilydale Victoria 3140

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