Child Safe Champions 2-Day Training (in-person)

What to expect

Do you want to enhance your ability to recognise child abuse risks and confidently apply Victoria’s child safety legislation in practice?

Looking to embed Victoria’s Child Safe Standards across organisational policies, systems and daily operations?

Want to learn ways to champion a proactive, empowering Child Safe culture organisation‑wide?

The 2‑day Child Safe Champions course builds practical knowledge and confidence in applying the Victorian Child Safe Standards and creating environments where children and young people are safe, empowered and supported. It’s hands‑on and interactive, with activities, real‑life examples and group discussions to help everyone understand how the Victorian Child Safe Standards work in everyday situations.

When

Day 1 - Tuesday 27 October, 9:30am – 4:30pm, and
Day 2 - Wednesday 28 October, 9:30am – 4:30pm

Each spot registered will include a ticket to Day 1 and Day 2 - with catering provided.

*Please note this is a two-part training, with attendance on both days required.

Where

In-person at Boroondara Youth Hub (Level 1, Hawthorn Arts Centre)
Address: 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, 3122 VIC

Thank you to Boroondara Youth Services for hosting this training!

Who should attend

Child Safety Officers, Child Safe Champions and staff with responsibility to manage child safety
Staff and volunteers that work indirectly with children and/or young people
Staff and volunteers that work directly with children and/or young people
HR Staff and Leaders
Managers, Leaders

If you would like to buy your ticket by invoice, please complete this form, and state the type of ticket you would like to purchase.   

There is a limit of 5 tickets per organisation. If you'd like more tickets, speak with Finnley about the possibility of training for you and your team please complete our online enquiry form.

Child Safe Champions 2-Day Training Learning Outcomes

Build an understanding of the Victorian child safety context
Learn about child abuse, risk and relevant legislation
Understand what defines a Child Safe organisation
Gain an understanding of the usual responsibilities of a Child Safety Officer
Explore how to apply the Victorian Child Safe Standards in everyday practice
Learn when and how to report concerns about child abuse
Develop knowledge of child abuse, indicators and impacts
Gain an understanding of trauma and how child abuse affects the developing brain
Learn how to build a child safe culture that promotes the empowerment of children and young people in your organisation

Become a YACVic Member

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Commitment to Child Safety

YACVic is a child safe organisation. By attending these events, you agree to join us in our commitment to child safety.

Accessibility and Inclusion

At YACVic, we take access and inclusion seriously. If you have a specific access request, would like further information or want to provide any suggestions, we would love to hear from you at events@yacvic.org.au.

You can email or call us with your access and/or support requirements for this event.

Throughout the training we have regularly scheduled breaks and provide image descriptions of visuals used. If you require extra support to attend the session, we can book in Auslan interpreters.

The space is wheelchair accessible, with access to an accessible gender-neutral bathroom. More information on venue accessibility will be provided closer to the event.

Our work takes place through the lands of the Aboriginal nations within Victoria and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. Bunjil’s lore states that those who walk on this land must care for the Country and waterways as well as care for the children and young people. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Contact

For more details, or if cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch with our Participation and Development Team at events@yacvic.org.au.

Contact the host of Child Safe Champions 2-Day Training: Oct 27th & 28th