One talk at a time: My superhero voice storybook
This age-appropriate and culturally-reflective storybook follows Nour, a young girl, listening to her community and learning to speak up when behaviour makes her feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
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By National Office for Child Safety
Published on 2024
How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Read with children to share Nour’s journey towards learning that it’s okay to speak up and let people know when something makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe – or, that you simply don’t want it
Share with parents, carers and other community members to share with children as part of building body safety conversations into everyday interactions
Share with culturally and linguistically diverse families and communities specifically, to encourage preventative conversations about child sexual abuse through this culturally-accessible story and broader collection of resources and translated materials
This resource covers
Learning that it’s okay to say 'no' when something feels uncomfortable – even to family
Learning ways to seek help when saying 'no' doesn’t feel like an option
Questions to ask and conversations to have with children as you read the story
More information
This storybook is part of a collection developed by the National Office for Child Safety. You can view and use all their body safety activities or explore the full collection of One talk at a time resources.
The book is also available in translation in over 17 different languages. You can find all translated versions via the resource link.
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If you are a parent or carer
You’re in the right place! You can print and read this story with the children in your life. If you’ve come here because you’re worried about something specific, you don’t have to figure it out alone. You’ll find contact information for services using the link below.
Last reviewed by Together We Can: 05 July 2026
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