Bumpie Group Chat (unfiltered) – we ask Kristi McVee, child abuse expert & educator, your questions from this week

Listen to this episode from Beyond the Bump on Spotify. This was a last-minute recording for Friday’s Bumpie Group Chat with @kristimcvee, but one we knew we needed to have 💛  Kristi is a child abuse educator and former detective, and after the awful news this week, we wanted to bring you a conversation that could help answer some of your questions and offer support instead of fear. We cover how on earth this happened, signs to look out for, questions to ask your child care centers, why it is not your fault and changes that should be made going forward. It’s heavy, but it’s important, and Kristi shares it all with calm, clarity and care. If you are concerned that your family may be directly impacted by this new, a dedicated phone line has been created for families in order to access advice, support and services - 1800 791 241 (staffed 8AM - 9PM Mon-Fri and 9AM - 5PM Sat - Sun) More general information about this awful news can be found at vic.gov.au/childcare-centre-investigation   Resource links: Follow Kristi on IG: @kristimcvee 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Lifeline (24-hour crisis line): 131 114 Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 578 Bravehearts: counselling and support abuse: 1800 272 831 Child Wise: counselling provider: 1800 991 099   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  Join our Facebook chat Beyond the Bump Community Chats! Sign up to our newsletter HERE  Email us HERE