Professional Development & Training
This Child Protection Refresher course is ideal for professionals in a wide range of roles who are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, including those required to understand child abuse indicators and mandatory reporting requirements.
Course Details
The course consists of a blend of Images, Regulations, laws and quizzes and will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete online at your own pace.
Upon completion, you will recieve a Certificate of Completion.
Length: 1.5 Hours
Delivery: Completely Online – No Placement Required
Refresher Training Explained
This refresher training is designed to help participants demonstrate current knowledge of child protection and safeguarding laws and fulfil the obligations required under Regulation 84.
Unlike accredited training, a refresher course does not necessarily include a formal course code or certification but remains essential for maintaining compliance with Regulation 84 and Quality Area 2.
Regulation 84: Awareness of Child Protection Law
The approved provider of an education and care service must ensure that nominated supervisors and staff who work directly with children are informed of:
(a) The existence and application of current child protection laws; and
(b) Their specific obligations under those laws.
We consistently engage with the industries we support to ensure that the skills and knowledge provided in our courses remain of high quality and continue to align with industry standards and future employer needs.
Who Should Complete This Training?
It is suitable for:
- Early Childhood Educators:
- Ensure ongoing compliance with child safeguarding standards and refresh skills to meet duty of care obligations under Regulation 84 and Quality Area 2.
- Childcare Workers: Stay informed about the latest child protection practices and learn how to recognise and respond to signs of abuse or neglect.
- Teachers and Education Assistants: Maintain competency in recognising and addressing child welfare issues and meeting legal obligations under child protection laws.
- Volunteers and Support Staff: For those in non-accredited roles, gain an understanding of the indicators of abuse and how to respond within the scope of child protection.
This course covers the below key areas:
- Indicators of abuse and neglect
- Additional risk factors
- Responding to unethical conduct in the workplace
- Fostering cultural safety
- Transporting children safely
- Safe sleep practices
- Mandatory reporting (including state specific information)
- How to make a report
- Communicating with children
