Edwina will hold a safespace for you to share confidentially what support you may need.  The list below is a list of areas that MAY or may not apply to your specific need.

1. Understanding Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

* Cover federal and state-specific legislation (e.g., *Child Safe Standards* in Victoria, *Working with Children Check* regulations).
* Mandatory reporting obligations and penalties for non-compliance.

2. Recognising Types of Abuse and Harm

* Physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse.
* Neglect, grooming, online exploitation, and institutional harm.

3. Creating and Maintaining Child Safe Environments

* Implementing the *National Principles for Child Safe Organisations*.
* How to design programs and environments to reduce risks.

4. Safe Recruitment and Screening Practices

* Conducting background checks (e.g., WWCC, police checks).
* Interview questions and referee checks that help flag potential concerns.

5. Responding to Disclosures and Allegations

* How to respond calmly and supportively to a disclosure.
* Recording, reporting, and escalating concerns appropriately.

6. Building Safe and Inclusive Organisational Culture

* Encouraging openness, transparency, and accountability.
* Promoting diversity, cultural safety, and inclusion (e.g., for Aboriginal children, LGBTIQ+ individuals).

7. Boundaries and Professional Conduct

* Setting clear behavioural expectations for staff and volunteers.
* Avoiding conflicts of interest and inappropriate relationships.

8. Trauma-Informed Practice

* Understanding trauma and its impacts on behaviour and trust.
* Creating environments that minimise re-traumatisation.

9. Risk Assessment and Management

* Identifying potential risks to safety in activities, environments, or relationships.
* Putting controls and contingencies in place.

10. Policy Development and Implementation

* Drafting or reviewing safeguarding policies and procedures.
* Embedding policies into everyday practice and training.

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