Every year Australians come together to recognise Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day for the purpose of protecting kids and preventing child sexual assault and exploitation. Friday, September 10 marks the 25th year of Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day and we hope YOU will join us!
Whether you recognise the day with a small gesture of support, or arrange a fundraising event, there is a way for you to #BreakTheSilence. Below are some ways for you to support Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day at home with friends, family or just yourself!
PLEASE BE BALLOON SMART! Bravehearts does not endorse, nor encourage, the release or use of balloons outdoors. Please consider the impact of balloons on our environment and dispose of used balloons wisely. Please also note that releasing balloons outdoors is banned in some Australian regions and states. For more information about the impact of balloon releases, please see CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA.
By fundraising for Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day you are playing an active role in protecting children and preventing child sexual assault and exploitation.
This year we asking all our supporters to wear white and collect a gold coin donation on Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day, Friday 10 September.
If you would prefer not to fundraise but still want to be involved and show your support for Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day, you can simply raise awareness about the prevention of child sexual assault and exploitation and keeping kids safe.
We have provided plenty of social media resources for you to share, as well as educational resources for parents about teaching children personal safety. Check out our resources section for more information.
You can also raise awareness by purchasing some supporter merchandise and wearing it proudly on Bravehearts’ White Balloon Day.
Want to learn more about how to keep kids and young people safe? Want some resources on how to teach your children about personal safety? Then look no further – we have just what you’re looking for. Make protecting kids YOUR JOB by learning more about child protection and what you can do to help keep the children in your life safe.
PLEASE BE BALLOON SMART! Bravehearts does not endorse nor encourage the release or use of balloons outdoors. Please consider the impact of balloons on our environment and dispose of used balloons wisely.
