Child Safe Standards
Ensuring every organisation providing services or facilities for children implements Child Safe Standards.
Last updated: 23 Nov 2024
Vision and purpose
We believe every child deserves to grow up in an environment free from abuse. Every organisation providing services or facilities for children is responsible for integrating Child Safe Standards into their daily practices.
Since 2015, the Centre has conducted Child Safe training sessions for various organisations, ranging from community housing providers to youth theatre groups, early childhood, kindergarten programs, and more, to ensure they establish and maintain robust systems to uphold the safety and protection of children.
History
As of 1 January 2023, significant changes have been enacted regarding overseeing the Child Safe Standards, including more substantial penalties for organisations failing to adhere to these standards.
Currently, the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) holds the authority to regulate all organisations mandated to comply with the Standards, working in conjunction with co-regulators (relevant authorities) to ensure compliance.
Regulators offer guidance and assistance to organisations to facilitate compliance with the standards. Additionally, they have the legal authority to hold organisations accountable should they fail to meet these standards.
Child Safe Standards training
Victorian Child Safe Standards eLearn Module - individual access
Overview
Organisations providing services or facilities for children must establish comprehensive policies, procedures, and practices and adhere to the mandatory Child Safe Standards to ensure their safety and protection from abuse.
We’ve developed this interactive eLearn module to guide participants through each of the 11 Standards, offering insights and advice on achieving compliance.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of all 11 Child Safe Standards and the role of the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP)
- Checklists aiding the implementation of each standard
- Interactive activities and videos
- Additional reading materials and key resources
- Quizzes to assess understanding
Duration
Approximately 1 hour
Cost
Individual users must register and pay via credit card to access this eLearn module.
- Member Price: $30 + GST per seat (Discount automatically applied for members registered under their organisational email address)
- Non-Member Price: $40 + GST per seat
Contact us to merge personal accounts and retain training history.
Victorian Child Safe Standards eLearn Module - multiple seat purchase
Overview
Organisations providing services or facilities for children must establish comprehensive policies, procedures, and practices and adhere to the mandatory Child Safe Standards to ensure their safety and protection from abuse.
We’ve developed this interactive eLearn module to guide participants through each of the 11 Standards, offering insights and advice on achieving compliance.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of all 11 Child Safe Standards and the role of the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP)
- Checklists aiding the implementation of each standard
- Interactive activities and videos
- Additional reading materials and key resources
- Quizzes to assess understanding
Duration
Approximately 1 hour
Cost
- Member Price: $30 + GST per seat (Discount automatically applied for members registered under their organisational email address)
- Non-Member Price: $40 + GST per seat
Contact us to merge personal accounts and retain training history.
Victorian Child Safe Standards eLearn Module - LMS SCORM purchase
Overview
Organisations providing services or facilities for children must establish comprehensive policies, procedures, and practices and adhere to the mandatory Child Safe Standards to ensure their safety and protection from abuse.
We’ve developed this interactive eLearn module to guide participants through each of the 11 Standards, offering insights and advice on achieving compliance.
Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of all 11 Child Safe Standards and the role of the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP)
- Checklists aiding the implementation of each standard
- Interactive activities and videos
- Additional reading materials and key resources
- Quizzes to assess understanding
Duration
Approximately 1 hour
This module can be hosted on your organisation’s Learning Management System (LMS) via a SCORM download. Contact us for more information.
Victorian Child Safe Standards Customised Training Workshop
Organisations providing services or facilities for children must establish comprehensive policies, procedures, and practices and adhere to the mandatory Child Safe Standards to ensure their safety and protection from abuse.
The Child Safe Standards Workshop provides participants with an in-depth presentation on the Victorian Child Safe Standards, offering clarity on implementing each standard. This interactive workshop is an excellent opportunity for participants to assess their organisation’s strengths and areas needing improvement.
Participants engage in discussions, ask questions, and explore issues relevant to their organisation and can be delivered online or on-site.
Learning outcomes
- Understanding the requirements for implementing the 11 Child Safe Standards, including obligations and responsibilities
- How to focus on the safety and wellbeing of First Nations children
- How to build safety and wellbeing for diverse children and families
- Reflect on organisational strengths and identify areas needing attention to meet the standards
- Understanding where to access specialised resources for implementing the standards
Duration
3 hours, inclusive of any customisation requests.
Contact us for more information.
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Impact
Since the program’s inception, we’ve conducted vital training sessions for diverse Community Support Services organisations, equipping them with the tools to embed Child Safe Standards into everyday practices.
With these standards now embedded into their policies and work routines, organisations are able to lead impactful shifts in safeguarding practices, creating stronger, safer systems for children and young people. As Child Safe training continues to grow, the reach and impact of these programs will help ensure all service providers remain vigilant and proactive, keeping the protection of children and young people at the forefront.
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