How long does the course take and is it online?

The course takes about 40 minutes, is 100% online and self-paced, and you can complete it on any device. Access period: 6 months access from the day of course start. You receive an instant, verifiable certificate of completion after passing the assessment.

How much does it cost?

The Child Safety and Protection Awareness course is $39 AUD (including GST) per person. Discounted team seats are available for businesses.

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Child Safety and Protection Awareness

Name: Child Safety and Protection Awareness
Price: 39 AUD
Availability: InStock

A respectful, practical introduction to keeping children and young people safe in any organisation that works with or around them. Learn the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, how to recognise the forms and signs of abuse and neglect, where the line sits between appropriate and inappropriate conduct, what mandatory reporting means and how to respond calmly to a child's disclosure and report concerns the right way, as paced slides with diagrams, a real decision scenario, quick self-checks and legal detail tailored to your state or territory.

~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start

What You Will Learn

Describe the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and why an active child safe culture matters
Recognise the main forms of child abuse and neglect and the signs that may indicate a child is being harmed
Distinguish appropriate from inappropriate conduct when working with children and young people
Explain the concept of mandatory reporting and how obligations differ across Australian states and territories
Respond appropriately to a child's disclosure and report concerns through the right channels

Course Content

1. Child safe organisations: the foundations

2. Recognising abuse and neglect

3. Appropriate and inappropriate conduct

4. Mandatory reporting and reportable conduct

5. Responding to and reporting a concern

6. Apply it: responding to a concern

Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available

Who This Course Is For

Staff, volunteers, contractors, coaches, carers, educators and leaders in any organisation that works with or around children and young people.

Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It builds general understanding of child safety and does not issue a unit of competency. It is not a Working with Children Check (or a state equivalent such as a Blue Card), and it is not a substitute for the role-specific mandatory reporting training or legal obligations that apply to your position and jurisdiction. Always follow your organisation's child safety policy and confirm your own reporting duties.

$39.00

Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.

Duration	~40 minutes
Format	100% online, self-paced
Lessons	6
Assessment	10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate	Instant, verifiable
Access period	6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for	Staff, volunteers, contractors, coaches, carers, educators and leaders in any organisation that works with or around children and young people.

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Child Safety and Protection Awareness

~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start