• Examples of Bullying: Where & Why School Bullying Can Happen

    Bullying is one of the most challenging and harmful issues today. A child in your fellow desk will be getting bullied and you won’t even have an idea about that. Why? Because of its discreet nature and countless forms. It begins as a minor comment, a whispered rumour, or exclusion from a group. But its…

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  • The Role of Technology in School Lockdowns

    School safety is no longer limited to fences, cameras, and manual drills. As threats evolve, so do the ways schools protect their students and staff. Means we need smarter, faster, and more connected solutions for school safety. Across the world, schools are introducing technology in school lockdowns. Because rapid response, clear communication & smart incident…

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  • Emergency Help for Schools in WA: Services, Contacts, and What to Do Next

    Imagine this scenario: a crisis hits your school in WA – a lockdown alarm sounds or a flood warning flash. In those first tense moments, seconds count. If you need emergency help for schools in WA, you must know exactly who to call first and what to do. This guide explores who to call in…

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  • Run, Hide, Fight: A Practical School Active Shooter Response

    Active shooter situations are the nightmare for every school administration, teachers & staff. Because it is scarier and more harmful than any other school emergency. How do you keep your students safe& address their fears? How do you protect yourself? What is the correct course of action in such situation? These are questions no one…

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  • How to Talk to Children About School Shootings: Tips for Parents & Teachers

    School shooting news can be deeply unsettling for families and schools. If you’re a parent, carer or teacher worried about a child’s reaction, you’re not alone. This guide offers practical advice on how to talk to children about school shootings, answer their questions, and support and comfort your child emotionally. You’ll find quick answers on…

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  • School Safety Training for Staff – Keeping Students Safe in WA

    How prepared is your school staff to handle an emergency? Western Australian school leaders face mounting pressure to keep campuses safe. A 2024 survey found WA principals reported the highest experience of extreme severity incidents like security threats, mental-health crises, etc. than any other state. Shockingly, over half said they felt not prepared or only…

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  • School Safety and Welfare Policies in Western Australia: Secure the Future of Learning with Wihkum

    Sending your child to school each morning should bring peace of mind. But instead of focusing on learning, many parents carry a silent worry: Will my child be safe today? It’s not just parents, principals and teachers feel it too. From bullying and mental health struggles to intruders and emergencies, schools face daily challenges that…

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  • How to Build an Emergency Evacuation Plan for Schools in WA?

    Imagine a normal school daywith students spread in classes & hallways. Then suddenly, the unexpected happens. A loud emergency alarm pierces the calm. Students start running in panic, & some just freeze where they are. Teachers also lose their senses trying to guide the students, unsure about what to do. In the blur of confusion,…

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  • Help in an emergency | Complete Guide

    Emergencies don’t book appointments or wait for your readiness. In schools and childcare environments trust and protection are at the heart of every service. So, our response & support system during emergencies matters more than anything. One of the most important safety nets during these situations is the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) period of emergency.…

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  • Whole-School Strategies for Well-Being & Safety of Students

    When parents drop their children at school, or students walk into classrooms each morning, there’s a shared expectation: They are entering in a safe & supportive place to learn and grow. But the reality is sometimes different from it. Schools are now facing the high concerns of violence, bullying, and other threats to safety. Students…

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