Rockingham Child Safe Organisation Workshop

Workshop: Capacity Building for Child-Safe Organisations

Please Note that the content in the workshop discusses child sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some participants.

This full-day training provides a holistic approach to creating and developing child-safe organisations. The training covers the National principles and delves deeper into what it truly means to be a child-safe organisation. Participants will gain valuable insights and knowledge to create a safe and protective environment for children under their care.

The training addresses the importance of adopting a ‘child safe culture’. Furthermore, the training is designed to equip attendees with a thorough understanding of the impact of child abuse and its long-term effect on children’s well-being. By raising awareness about these critical issues, participants will be better prepared to recognise and respond to potential risks, ensuring the safety and protection of children within their organisation.

It involves fostering a proactive and preventive mindset within the organisation. Participants will explore the key principles and practices contributing to creating a child-safe environment.

Throughout the training, interactive activities, case studies and group discussions will encourage participants to share their experiences implementing the National Principles and learn from others.

The learning outcomes of the workshop:

Apply knowledge gained on the National Principles, risk factors for abuse and implementation tips to your organisation’s structure, governance, culture and services to:

1. Devise a proposed approach and course of action for your organisation’s implementation of the National Principles, including at least two tangible actions for each National Principle

This full-day training offers a transformative experience that empowers participants to become advocates for child safety within their organisation.