Implementation of the Standards will support the ongoing commitment of the department and schools to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
Mandatory reporting obligations including identifying child protection issues, reporting concerns and working with other agency including the mandatory reporting guide
All staff must participate in an induction or child protection awareness training and annual update training. Contains training modules.
The out of home care program supports students where parental responsibility is held by the Minister of Family and Community Services.
Guidelines and frequently asked questions related to child protection concerns, covering risk of harm, including significant harm, mandatory reporting, identification and response.
The ten Child Safe Standards are principle-based and outcome-focused measures recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to keep childr…
The department’s approach to domestic and family violence aims to strengthen the capability of all staff in recognising, responding to and supporting children and young people who…
Support for schools and teachers to recognise indicators that a child or young person may be homeless, or at risk of homelessness.