Unlock Your Potential as a Child Protection Champion! Dive into our immersive course on Child Protection and Trauma-Informed Care Essentials and discover how to champion the safety and well-being of children, with interactive lessons that equip you with the expertise to create secure environments and deliver trauma-sensitive support. Join us in making a difference!
Exploring Child Protection Legislation
The first pillar of this course takes you on a journey into the legal framework that underpins child protection. You’ll delve deep into child protection laws, gaining an understanding of the rights, responsibilities, and obligations outlined therein. But it doesn’t stop there; you’ll also explore the historical context and evolution of these laws, empowering you to advocate more effectively for child safety.
Outlining Requirements for Mandatory Reporting
Knowing when and how to act is crucial in the realm of child protection. In this module, you’ll learn the critical procedures and responsibilities involved in mandatory reporting. Discover the ethical and legal obligations that professionals must uphold when encountering potential cases of child maltreatment. By the end of this segment, you’ll be better prepared to take the necessary steps to protect a child in need.
Identifying Trauma and Strategies for Trauma-Informed Care
Understanding trauma and its effects on children is at the heart of providing effective care. This section helps you develop a keen understanding of the signs and symptoms of trauma in children. We’ll delve into evidence-based strategies and best practices for providing trauma-informed care, fostering resilience, and helping children heal from traumatic experiences. Your newfound knowledge will empower you to make a profound difference in the lives of those who have experienced trauma.
Outlining the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
To create a safer world for children, it’s not enough to know what to do on an individual level; organisations play a pivotal role too. This module acquaints you with the core principles that guide the creation of child-safe environments within organisations. Learn how to implement these principles effectively to ensure that children are protected from harm and abuse within the settings where they spend their time.
Learning Outcomes and Links to NQS
By the end of this course you will:
- Explore child protection legislation.
- Outline requirements for mandatory reporting
- Identifying trauma and strategies for trauma informed care
- Outline the national principles for child safe organisations
These learning outcomes align seamlessly with National Quality Standard (NQS)
- QA 2: Children’s health and safety
- QA 5: Relationships with children
- QA 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
In a world where the safety and well-being of children should be a shared responsibility, our course is your stepping stone toward becoming an advocate for child protection and a beacon of hope for those who have experienced trauma. Join us in this crucial journey, and together, we can create a safer, more compassionate world for our children. Enrol today and be the change our children deserve.
Monday 6 November, 2023
9.30am – 2.00pm
Child Australia
4/183 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont WA
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