Every individual who is concerned that a child has been exposed to or subjected to physical, sexual, emotional or psychological..
Category: Child Safety
Understanding and Responding to Sexualised Behaviours in Children and Young People
When a child or young person exhibits sexualised behaviours, it can be challenging and confronting. Individuals and organisations may not..
Child Safety is Everyone’s Business: The Importance of Identifying Indicators of Harm
Trauma experienced in childhood as a result of abuse or neglect can have long lasting and negative impacts for a..
The Reportable Conduct Scheme in Western Australia
From 1 January 2023, the Reportable Conduct Scheme (Scheme) in Western Australia has come into effect and organisations must be..
Proper and Fair Child Safety and Safeguarding Disciplinary Processes and Investigations
A recent decision of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) Jenny Wood v Amigoss Preschool and Long Day Care Cooperative Ltd..
Child Safe Standards – Amendments to the law to ensure compliance
On 1 January 2023 the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Vic) was amended to create greater powers to ensure..
Complaints Systems in Child Safety and Safeguarding – Learnings from the Royal Commission
On 8 November 2022, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability (Royal Commission)..