Koala Place - Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

05/05/2026

Today, on Red Dress Day, we remember and honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. At Koala Place, our commitment goes beyond acknowledgement. We are dedicated to creating space for stories, for healing, and for voices that must never be silenced.

https://nwac.ca/academics-policy/policy-development/mmiwg2s-violence-prevention/

https://afn.ca/rights-justice/murdered-missing-indigenous-women-girls/

https://www.onwa.ca/learning-resources-mmiwg



These stickers were designed by S and K Collective

05/04/2026

04/30/2026

04/28/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 is a text-first social media platform connected to Instagram that allows users to share short posts, join public conversations, and engage with others through replies, likes, and reposts. Built by Meta Platforms, it emphasizes real-time discussion and trending topics, often encouraging users to share opinions, experiences, and personal updates in a highly visible, public space. Threads’ public-by-default nature, algorithm-driven content, and integration with a user’s existing social network can expose young people to harmful or inappropriate content, online harassment, and interactions with strangers that may escalate quickly, especially without strong privacy settings, supervision, and digital literacy skills in place.

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 & 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧:
➡ Content is largely public, which can expose youth to inappropriate or harmful material.
➡ Users may encounter cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech through replies and interactions.
➡ Direct messaging features (via Instagram integration) can increase the risk of unwanted contact, grooming, or exploitation.
➡ The algorithm may surface sensitive or misleading content, including misinformation.
➡ Time spent scrolling can impact mental health, sleep, and self-esteem, especially for younger users.

𝐎𝐩𝐭-𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲:
Threads inherits many of its privacy settings from Instagram, but accounts are often public by default unless changed. Users should review privacy settings carefully, including who can see posts, reply, or interact. Conversations and activity may also be used by Meta for data collection and ad targeting.

04/20/2026

Nous avons reçu la visite très agréable aujourd'hui de membres du Club Richelieu, qui nous ont apporté un don généreux. Nous vous remercions pour votre soutien et pour le travail que vous accomplissez au sein de notre communauté en faveur de nos jeunes.
Club Richelieu Cornwall - Eng
🐨 🧡

04/20/2026

04/10/2026

04/08/2026

Consent is more than a one-time “yes”, it’s a continuous conversation!

Remember the 4 C’s of consent:
💬 Clear
♻️ Continuous
🧠 Conscious
🚫 Coercion-free

Don’t assume. Don’t pressure. Ask, listen, and respect the answer, every time!

☎️ If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE

04/08/2026

𝐘𝟗𝟗 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩 that connects users with strangers from around the world through random text-based conversations, public chat rooms, and private messaging. While it can offer a sense of curiosity, social connection, and the excitement of meeting new people, it’s important for parents and caregivers to understand how Y99’s anonymity, lack of age verification, and unpredictable interactions can expose young people to inappropriate content, online predators, and conversations that may quickly escalate beyond their ability to safely manage without guidance and strong digital safety awareness.

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 & 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧:
Safety features are minimal. It includes reporting and blocking features but little else.
Even though some chat rooms blur images, clicking on them could reveal pornographic or violent content.
Website features ads from third parties. Some of these ads look like chat windows and could mislead users.
The private chats increase the risk of grooming, sextortion or other coercive behaviours.

𝐎𝐩𝐭-𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲:
Y99 has no opt-in policy. Using an app without a clear, public privacy policy carries risk if you care about how your data is handled.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter friends!!! 🌷
Joyeuse Pâques les ami(e)s! 💐
🐰🐨🐣

04/02/2026

Autism acceptance means creating safer, more inclusive communities — not just awareness. Autistic individuals are at higher risk of victimization, including bullying, violence, or abuse. Together, we can listen, support, and provide resources to ensure everyone’s safety and wellbeing. 💙

means listening, supporting, and empowering.
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L’inclusion de l’autisme signifie créer des communautés plus sûres et inclusives — pas seulement sensibiliser. Les personnes autistes sont plus exposées à la victimisation, y compris le harcèlement, la violence ou les abus. Ensemble, nous pouvons écouter, soutenir et fournir des ressources pour assurer la sécurité et le bien-être de tous. 💙

signifie écouter, soutenir et donner du pouvoir.