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Child safe resources – education and training

eSafety Commission education and training

The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) is Australia’s independent regulator for online safety

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  • Sid Swoosh Glide Book LAUNCH JIMMY REES ONLY_1_Auslan_3” from eSafety Office on Vimeo.  The video is available for your viewing at https://vimeo.com/536224936
  • LAH LAH My Family Rules_Auslan_3.mp4” from eSafety Office on Vimeo.  The video is available for your viewing at https://vimeo.com/536225395

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Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG)

Children and young people

NSW Child Safe Standards in Practice

Child Safe Standard 10 - Policies and procedures document how the organisation is child safe

Organisational policies should reflect the Child Safe Standards and be championed by leaders. Learn how to set up effective child safe policies and procedures that are relevant and accessible to all stakeholders.

Child Safe Standard 10 - Policies and procedures document how the organisation is child safe | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Child Safe Standard 9 - Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is continuously reviewed and improved

A culture of continuous improvement set up by leaders that value and expect ongoing effort is a key feature of organisations that strive to keep children safe. Get tips on how to monitor and evaluate how your organisation implement the Child Safe Standards in this video.

Child Safe Standard 9 - Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is continuously reviewed and improved | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Child Safe Standard 8 - Physical and online environments minimise the opportunity for abuse to occur

Child-safe organisations review and adapt both physical and online environments to minimise the risks of abuse. Learn more about how to create a balance between engagement and safety across different environments with the examples in this video.

Child Safe Standard 8 - Physical and online environments minimise the opportunity for abuse to occur | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Child Safe Standard 7 - Staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children safe through continual education and training

An organisation that offers continual upskilling and education to support staff knowledge is better equipped to keep children safe. This video looks at how several organisations offer comprehensive training opportunities for their staff.

Child Safe Standard 7 - Staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children safe through continual education and training | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Child Safe Standard 6 - Processes to respond to complaints of child abuse are child focused

Child focused complaints processes support and encourage all children to speak up about their worries, whether it is happening to them or someone else. In this video, find out how these organisations create a child safe reporting process to support kids and adults.

Child Safe Standard 6 - Processes to respond to complaints of child abuse are child focused | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Child Safe Standards 5 - People working with children are suitable and supported

Child safe human resource management starts with screening and recruitment and continues through consistent equity training. Child safe staffing is more than just a Working with Children Check.

Child Safe Standards 5 - People working with children are suitable and supported | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Child Safe Standard 4 - Equity is upheld and diverse needs are taken into account

Equity practices and promotion of equality and diversity at your organisation is important for lowering the risk of abuse for vulnerable children. Watch this video to discover how some organisations respond to children’s diverse needs through child safe processes and practices.

Child Safe Standard 4 - Equity is upheld and diverse needs are taken into account | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Child Safe Standard 3 - Families and communities are informed and involved

Child-safe organisations respect and consult children’s families and communities to promote the rights of children. Actively engaging families in organisational processes lowers the risk of abuse and better understand children’s needs.

Child Safe Standard 3 - Families and communities are informed and involved | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Child Safe Standard 2 - Children participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously

Empowering children is the key to knowing how to keep them safe. Discover how a range of organisations keep children safer by listening to and involving them in policy and practice.

Child Safe Standard 2 - Children participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Child Safe Standard 1 - Child safety is embedded in leadership, governance and culture

Look inside the organisational culture of child-safe organisations and learn how their leadership structure and practices keep their children safe.

Child Safe Standard 1 - Child safety is embedded in leadership, governance and culture | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Online grooming

About grooming - Information for child-related organisations

Grooming is a process of manipulation used to prepare a child to be abused. Learn what grooming can look like so you can reduce opportunities for grooming to occur.

About grooming - Information for child-related organisations | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Induction video part 1: Recognising Abuse

Learn how to recognise and respond if children are being harmed.

Induction video part 1: Recognising Abuse | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Induction video part 2: Responding to Abuse

Learn how to recognise and respond to children being harmed.

Induction video part 2: Responding to Abuse | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Introduction to the Child Safe Standards and the Child Safe Scheme

The Child Safe Standards - what they are, how to implement them, and what the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian can do to help.

Introduction to the Child Safe Standards and the Child Safe Scheme | Office of the Children's Guardian (nsw.gov.au)

Last updated:

01 Oct 2024