Constable Care improves good decision-making in local kids

Published on 15 August 2018

Thousands of children across the City of Swan are positively grasping messages about safety, protective behaviours, crime prevention, mental health and better decision-making.  

Over the last 12 months, the Constable Care Child Safety Foundation (CCCSF) has delivered 162 theatre-in-education performances to 9,281 children in 117 visits to schools across the City of Swan.

The performances were delivered as part of a school program supported by the City to raise awareness, change behaviours and prevent harm to children, young people and the wider community.

An evaluation report by the CCCSF showed positive change results in students’ knowledge, attitude and intention to behave, as well as overwhelming positive feedback from teachers.

City of Swan Mayor Lucas said the City has valued its long-standing community partnership with the CCCSF over many years.

“As a key local government partner of the CCCSF, the City annually contributes $40,000 to support the delivery of theatre-in-education programs to local schools, during community events and in libraries throughout the region,” he said.  

“The 2017-18 program delivered in the City of Swan focussed on addressing important themes including crime prevention, violence prevention and drug and alcohol abuse.

“We are proud to support an initiative that has reached thousands of children in our region, and it’s pleasing to see the results showing ongoing positive outcomes.”

Altone Ward Councillor Andrew Kiely said the program has had a long history of success.

“Since January 2013, CCCSF has delivered 685 performances to 46,193 young people in 444 visits to schools and other venues in the City of Swan,” he said.

“This is an invaluable initiative that continues to drive important safety messages to young people in our community, and we look forward to a continued relationship with the CCCSF in the years to come.”

Quote attributable to CCCSF CEO, David Gribble:

“CCCSF really values it long-term partnership with the City of Swan. With the City’s incredible commitment to our programs over many years, we’ve reached tens of thousands more children and young people with crucial life education than would otherwise have been possible.”