Child Safe Standards
Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme Information Sessions
Child Safe Standards and
Reportable Conduct Scheme
Information Sessions
To further assist organisations to comply with Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme, the Commission is delivering workshops and information sessions designed to support staff and build understanding.
The Child Safe Standards workshops include a presentation about the standards and the opportunity to participate in group discussions and activities. The session aims to help improve understanding of how the standards can be applied to your organisation.
The workshops are aimed at all Victorian organisations that are required to comply with the standards.
To attend a Child Safe Standards Workshop please follow one of the registration links below:
11 September10am–12pm Register
9 October2pm–4pm Register
23 October10am–12pm Register
The Reportable Conduct Scheme Information Sessions provide a general overview and information about the scheme, including the responsibilities of a Head of an organisation, what is reportable conduct and the investigation process.
Check here to see if the scheme applies to your organisation.
This session is targeted to all senior staff, such as CEOs, principal officers or human resources, governance and compliance managers who are currently in-scope (Phase 1 and 2 organisations) and Phase 3 organisations (in scope from 1 January 2019).
To attend a Reportable Conduct Scheme Information Session please follow one of the registration links below:
19 September2pm–3.30pm Register
17 October10am–11.30am Register
1 November10am–11.30am Register
Certain early years providers are coming into scope for the Reportable Conduct Scheme from 1 January 2019. To register your interest for an Early Years Reportable Conduct Scheme Information Session, please complete the expression of interest form.
To find out about new information sessions, you can subscribe for updates or contact us
You can also find more information on the Commission’s website: www.ccyp.vic.gov.au
To download a copy of ‘A Guide for Creating a Child Safe Organisation’ to assist organisations to create a culture of child safety, click here.
If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 and ask them to contact the Commission for Children and Young People on 03 8601 5281.
Reportable Conduct Scheme
Information Sessions
To further assist organisations to comply with Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme, the Commission is delivering workshops and information sessions designed to support staff and build understanding.
The Child Safe Standards workshops include a presentation about the standards and the opportunity to participate in group discussions and activities. The session aims to help improve understanding of how the standards can be applied to your organisation.
The workshops are aimed at all Victorian organisations that are required to comply with the standards.
To attend a Child Safe Standards Workshop please follow one of the registration links below:
11 September10am–12pm Register
9 October2pm–4pm Register
23 October10am–12pm Register
The Reportable Conduct Scheme Information Sessions provide a general overview and information about the scheme, including the responsibilities of a Head of an organisation, what is reportable conduct and the investigation process.
Check here to see if the scheme applies to your organisation.
This session is targeted to all senior staff, such as CEOs, principal officers or human resources, governance and compliance managers who are currently in-scope (Phase 1 and 2 organisations) and Phase 3 organisations (in scope from 1 January 2019).
To attend a Reportable Conduct Scheme Information Session please follow one of the registration links below:
19 September2pm–3.30pm Register
17 October10am–11.30am Register
1 November10am–11.30am Register
Certain early years providers are coming into scope for the Reportable Conduct Scheme from 1 January 2019. To register your interest for an Early Years Reportable Conduct Scheme Information Session, please complete the expression of interest form.
To find out about new information sessions, you can subscribe for updates or contact us
You can also find more information on the Commission’s website: www.ccyp.vic.gov.au
To download a copy of ‘A Guide for Creating a Child Safe Organisation’ to assist organisations to create a culture of child safety, click here.
If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 and ask them to contact the Commission for Children and Young People on 03 8601 5281.
New and Update Information Sheets now available on the Reportable Conduct Scheme
To further assist organisations with the Reportable Conduct Scheme, the Commission for Children and Young People has published two new information sheets on sexual misconduct and physical violence under the scheme.
An updated reportable conduct information sheet has also been published setting out the five types of conduct that are reportable, while the new information sheets explain in detail the nature of physical violence and sexual misconduct that must be reported to the Commission.
The new physical violence information sheet includes helpful flow charts that guide you in deciding if the alleged conduct constitutes reportable physical violence against, with, or in the presence of a child. The new sexual misconduct information sheet gives guidance on conduct that may be reportable sexual misconduct against, with, or in the presence of, a child.
Organisations are encouraged to contact the Commission if they have questions about applying the guidance to current reportable allegations where an investigation is underway. The Commission can be contacted via contact@ccyp.vic.gov.au or by telephone on 1300 78 29 78.
The updated and new information sheets can be downloaded here:
Reminder – Legislation changes
Changes to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards took effect on 27 February 2018. The Commission previously published this explainer, which provides further useful background.
An updated reportable conduct information sheet has also been published setting out the five types of conduct that are reportable, while the new information sheets explain in detail the nature of physical violence and sexual misconduct that must be reported to the Commission.
The new physical violence information sheet includes helpful flow charts that guide you in deciding if the alleged conduct constitutes reportable physical violence against, with, or in the presence of a child. The new sexual misconduct information sheet gives guidance on conduct that may be reportable sexual misconduct against, with, or in the presence of, a child.
Organisations are encouraged to contact the Commission if they have questions about applying the guidance to current reportable allegations where an investigation is underway. The Commission can be contacted via contact@ccyp.vic.gov.au or by telephone on 1300 78 29 78.
The updated and new information sheets can be downloaded here:
- Information Sheet 2: What is reportable conduct under the Reportable Conduct Scheme
- Information Sheet 9: Sexual misconduct under the Reportable Conduct Scheme
- Information Sheet 10: Physical violence under the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Reminder – Legislation changes
Changes to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards took effect on 27 February 2018. The Commission previously published this explainer, which provides further useful background.
Updated Guidance on Investigation Findings
As part of the Reportable Conduct Scheme, heads of organisations must investigate allegations of reportable conduct. They can also authorise a regulator or independent investigator to investigate on behalf of the organisation.
At the end of an investigation into a reportable allegation, the organisation or investigator must make findings. They have to report to the Commission those findings and the reasons for those findings.
A new information sheet published today aims to guide organisations on the type of findings available.
Investigation findingsThe information sheet covers:
About the Reportable Conduct SchemeThe scheme seeks to improve organisations’ responses to allegations of child abuse and child-related misconduct.
Heads of organisations are required to report to the Commission any reportable allegation made against a worker or volunteer in their organisation.
The organisation must ensure any reportable allegation is investigated and report its findings to the Commission.
About the Reportable Conduct SchemeThe scheme seeks to improve organisations’ responses to allegations of child abuse and child-related misconduct.
Read more Where to get helpThe Commission’s website has a range of supports available for organisations that need to comply with the scheme.
You can also contact us directly for clarification and guidance via:
Phone: (03) 8601 5281
Email: childsafestandards@ccyp.vic. gov.au
At the end of an investigation into a reportable allegation, the organisation or investigator must make findings. They have to report to the Commission those findings and the reasons for those findings.
A new information sheet published today aims to guide organisations on the type of findings available.
Investigation findingsThe information sheet covers:
- what a decision maker might consider in assessing the strength of different pieces of evidence
- the standard of proof that must be applied when making a finding
- the types of findings available
- what information should be included when giving reasons for those findings
- what actions might be required as a result of the findings that were made
- the reporting obligations to the Commission.
About the Reportable Conduct SchemeThe scheme seeks to improve organisations’ responses to allegations of child abuse and child-related misconduct.
Heads of organisations are required to report to the Commission any reportable allegation made against a worker or volunteer in their organisation.
The organisation must ensure any reportable allegation is investigated and report its findings to the Commission.
About the Reportable Conduct SchemeThe scheme seeks to improve organisations’ responses to allegations of child abuse and child-related misconduct.
Read more Where to get helpThe Commission’s website has a range of supports available for organisations that need to comply with the scheme.
You can also contact us directly for clarification and guidance via:
Phone: (03) 8601 5281
Email: childsafestandards@ccyp.vic. gov.au
Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme Narrated Power Points
Since the introduction of Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme, the Commission has delivered over 35 information sessions to regulators, peak bodies and organisations to raise awareness of the schemes.
To further assist organisations to understand these two important schemes, the Commission has published two narrated PowerPoints that are available to view and share on our website.
The narrated PowerPoints are condensed versions of the Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme information sessions we have been delivering. They are designed for organisations to use to educate staff and aid implementation of the schemes.
Used in conjunction with the Commission’s ‘A Guide to Creating a Child Safe Organisation’, and the information sheets on the Reportable Conduct Scheme, the narrated PowerPoints will provide guidance and support to assist your organisation to develop appropriate systems to meet your regulatory requirements.
To order your copy of ‘A Guide to Creating a Child Safe Organisation’ to assist your organisation to create a culture of child safety, Click here to email the Commission.
To view the narrated PowerPoint presentations please click on the following links:
Child Safe Standards Narrated PowerPoint
Reportable Conduct Scheme Narrated PowerPoint
Please check our website for Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards information sessions or click here to receive Commission Updates and you will be notified of upcoming sessions.
For further information please contact the Commission for Children and Young People. Email us Phone 03 8601 5281.
To further assist organisations to understand these two important schemes, the Commission has published two narrated PowerPoints that are available to view and share on our website.
The narrated PowerPoints are condensed versions of the Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme information sessions we have been delivering. They are designed for organisations to use to educate staff and aid implementation of the schemes.
Used in conjunction with the Commission’s ‘A Guide to Creating a Child Safe Organisation’, and the information sheets on the Reportable Conduct Scheme, the narrated PowerPoints will provide guidance and support to assist your organisation to develop appropriate systems to meet your regulatory requirements.
To order your copy of ‘A Guide to Creating a Child Safe Organisation’ to assist your organisation to create a culture of child safety, Click here to email the Commission.
To view the narrated PowerPoint presentations please click on the following links:
Child Safe Standards Narrated PowerPoint
Reportable Conduct Scheme Narrated PowerPoint
Please check our website for Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards information sessions or click here to receive Commission Updates and you will be notified of upcoming sessions.
For further information please contact the Commission for Children and Young People. Email us Phone 03 8601 5281.
Victorian Child Safe Standards Faith Communities Tool Kit
To help you set up the Child Safe Standards (CSS), the Victorian Council of Churches had made available a "Toolkit".
For more information to help your organisations implement CSS you can download the toolkit for your use.
For more information to help your organisations implement CSS you can download the toolkit for your use.
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