No, Constable Care Child Safety Foundation (Inc.) is a registered not-for-profit charitable organisation based in Maylands WA. It receives financial and in-kind assistance from all tiers of government, the WA Police and the business community, but is an incorporated non-government Foundation.
FAQ
Isn’t Constable Care part of the Government or WA Police?
Does Constable Care follow a Footy Team?
Yes! At Constable Care we are BIG fans of the Fremantle Football Club. In fact, the Dockers are big fans of Constable Care too and have made us their Principal Charity Partner! Some of the 'best' Dockers' players act as the Official Constable Care Ambassadors every year and you will often find Freo players at our school performances handing out our Dockers footballs to kids who can show they know the Constable Care message. In 2012, the Fremantle Constable Care Player Ambassadors are Aaron Sandilands, Luke McPharlin and Stephen Hill, three of the 'best' Dockers there are! You'll see them all on the 2012 Safety Height Chart too, which you can download from here as a PDF (it even has their heights on it so you can measure up against your favourite player!)
Does Constable Care make videos?
We certainly do! Constable Care now has his own YouTube Channel at "Constable Care TV". You can watch video of our appearances at community events, as well as see our fun annual Christmas Music Video! Plans are well advanced for a range of interactive educational videos as well, so stay tuned!
How is Constable Care funded?
As an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, Constable Care relies on a range of funding sources to deliver its programs to schools and the community. Grant funding from the WA and Australian governments, partnership agreements with Local Councils, and corporate sponsorship and community donations all play an important part in ensuring the organisation can continue to work with children across the state. All donations to Constable Care over $2 are tax deductible. If you’re interested in finding out about sponsoring Constable Care, visit our How You Can Help page.
Who does Constable Care get to do its performances in schools?
Constable Care only employs professionally qualified and experienced actors to become cast members of the "CC Company". All our performers have been cleared to work with children and work together in teams of two, with up to five teams out in schools across the State on any school day. Our company of actors are all employed as staff members, and many have been with the organisation for several years. At Constable Care we pride ourselves on being one of the only performance organisations in Western Australia that can offer ongoing, flexible, paid work to young professional actors in the early stages of their careers. To meet our Performance Team, visit the Our Performance Company page.
Has anyone famous ever been a Constable Care performer?
The most well-known person to have ever performed Constable Care school programs is Rove McManus, now a high-profile Australian and international television personality and comedian. Other well-known entertainment industry celebrities associated with Constable Care include our Arts Patron Peter Rowsthorn of "Kath & Kim" fame. You can visit the Our Performance Company page to meet our current team of talented actors.
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Rove McManus was once a Constable Care Performer, and Peter Rowsthorn is the organisation's celebrity Arts Patron.
Does the Constable Care mascot still appear at community events?
Yes, “CC” as he is affectionately known, still makes regular appearances at the Perth Royal Show, the City Christmas Pageant, Telethon, local fairs, open days and other community events. To enquire about booking Constable Care for a community event call our Events Coordinator on 9272 0000 or complete the contact form.
How do I book a Constable Care performance or have the Constable Care mascot appear at my event?
Call our Events Coordinator on 9272 0000 or complete the contact form and we’ll get in touch with you to discuss your needs.
What ages are Constable Care performances appropriate for?
Constable Care shows are intended for children aged between two and thirteen years. There are a range of puppet theatre plays suitable for two to eight year olds (Pre-school - Year 3), and interactive drama performances aimed at children aged nine to thirteen (Years 4 – 7). Constable Care performs in secondary schools but only to Year 7 students. To see the full list of performances we offer and the age group they are suitable for visit the Puppet Shows & Plays page.
How long do the shows run for?
A performance is about 40 minutes in total – 25-30 minutes for the show and then a 10-15 minute interactive question & answer session designed to reinforce the key values covered in the performance. During the question time, sponsored Constable Care prizes such as hats, water bottles and footballs are given to children who remember the key points from the show, in order to increase the impact and retention of the message.
When was the Constable Care Child Safety Foundation formed?
Constable Care began life in WA in 1989 and has delivered theatre-in-education programs on key aspects of child safety, crime prevention and citizenship to well over 1.8 million children since that time.
How many children does Constable Care work with?
Every year Constable Care delivers theatre-in-education programs to up to 180,000 children in WA early learning centres and primary schools. Since 2010, Constable Care has also been performing in remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory, thanks to an innovative pilot program supported by the Australian Government and the NT Police. Over 1.8 million children have seen Constable Care performances since it commenced operations in 1989, and the children who saw Constable Care's very first performance are now aged 35!
Where does Constable Care deliver its programs?
Everywhere! Constable Care performance teams travel the length and breadth of WA to deliver our life skills programs in schools and communities as far away as Kalumburu and Kununurra in the North, Esperance and Albany in the South, and Kalgoorlie and Warburton in the East. Up to 180,000 children in metro, regional and remote WA schools and communities each year will see a Constable Care show. Since 2010 an innovative pilot partnership, funded by the Australian Government and supported by the NT Police, has allowed Constable Care to expand delivery of its programs to remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. To see where Constable Care performances are happening in the next few months visit the Where We Are and When page.
Does Constable Care deliver programs for children in remote indigenous communities?
Yes, Constable Care currently receives funding from the Australian Government to visit remote indigenous communities throughout WA and the NT. Performances have been designed with input from indigenous organisations to be culturally relevant, and they use indigenous characters and references to culture, language and social customs to ensure they have resonance for the audience. Oral tradition and storytelling is a significant aspect of indigenous culture, and Constable Care’s puppet shows and plays are therefore an effective vehicle for communicating safety messages to indigenous children.