Course curriculum

  • 1

    Policy

    • Introduction

    • Overview

    • Principles

    • Legislation

    • Policy Quiz so far...
  • 2

    Roles & Responsibilties

    • Head of Agency

    • Reporting Obligations

    • Staff Training

    • Roles and Responsibilities Quiz
  • 3

    PART A: The Care and Protection Act

    • Introduction

    • Definitions - Significant Harm

    • Other relevant definitions

    • Child Abuse and Neglect

    • Who is a Mandatory Reporter?

    • When must a report be made to Community Services?

    • What should you do if you consider that a mandatory report is required?

    • What should you do if you have a concern that is below the mandatory reporting threshold?

    • Care and Protection Act Quiz
  • 4

    PART B: The Office of Children’s Guardian Act 2019

    • Introduction

    • Roles and Responsibilities - The Office of the Children’s Guardian:

    • Head of Relevant Entity

    • Your obligations to report

    • What is reportable conduct?

    • Other relevant definitions

    • Supervisory Neglect

    • Sexual Misconduct and Crossing Professional Boundaries

    • What happens when an allegation of reportable conduct is made?

    • Investigative Principles

    • Investigative Steps

    • Risk Management

    • Disciplinary Action

    • Confidentiality

    • Report of Findings & Outcomes

    • Records

    • Whistleblower Protections

    • Failure to Act and Disclosure of Information

    • The Office of Children's Guardian Act Quiz

  • 5

    PART C: WWC Act

    • Introduction

    • Definitions

    • Working With Children Check Clearance

    • WWCC Procedures

    • WWC Act Quiz

  • 6

    Course Completion

    • Verification