Australia

Speaking Out

Speaking Out is a program which gives a voice to children who cannot tell their own stories. The program informs and educates Australian children about issues that face children in the developing world such as poverty, child labour and exploitation. It aims to improve young people’s awareness of and commitment to child rights, and to become informed global citizens.

Speaking Out is presented by trained volunteers and educators, and is practical, fun and memorable, as well as supporting curriculum teaching. The program engages both primary and secondary age students and their teachers, as well as community organisations.

Have a Speaking Out presentation at your school or community group

Our Speaking Out program operates in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. For more information or to book a Speaking Out presentation at your school or organisation, please contact:

Western Australia
Tel: (08) 9328 3111
Email: scawainfo@savethechildren.org.au
Download a brochure for Speaking Out in Western Australia which includes full details of how to make a booking

South Australia
Tel: (08) 8338 1777
Email: scasainfo@savethechildren.org.au
Download a brochure for Speaking Out in South Australia which includes full details of how to make a booking

Queensland
Tel: (07) 3844 2699
Email: scfq@scfq.org.au

School resources

The Speaking Out school publications are designed for primary and secondary schools. The resources are practical, fun and memorable and introduce young people to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, create awareness of the issues that face children in developing countries and empower Australian students to act as advocates for child rights.

Download the Primary School Speaking Out resource book
Download the Secondary School Speaking Out resource book

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