St George - FREE Child Safeguarding Workshop
Description
Child Safeguarding Workshop
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Building safer organisations for children and young people.
New child safeguarding laws came into effect on 1 October 2025, and all organisations working with children have a role to play in keeping them safe.
Outback Independent Living (OIL), with support from the Queensland Child and Family Commission, is delivering a series of free, face-to-face workshops across Western Queensland to help organisations understand their responsibilities and strengthen their practices.
About the workshop
This interactive 3.5 hour, face-to-face session will cover:
Child Safe Standards (QLD)
The Universal Principle and cultural safety
Creating and maintaining a child safe organisation
Reporting obligations and the Reportable Conduct Scheme
What to expect
Practical, real-world examples
Scenario-based discussions
Reflection on your current practices
Tools to identify gaps and strengthen safeguarding
Who should attend
This workshop is relevant for anyone working or volunteering with children, including:
Early years and education
Disability services
Churches and faith-based organisations
Health and community services
Sporting clubs and youth groups
Councils and community organisations
About OIL
Outback Independent Living (OIL) is the state-funded peak body for people with disability in Central West Queensland.
We work alongside communities and organisations to build local capability, strengthen systems, and improve outcomes - particularly in areas where access to services and training is limited.
This project is part of our commitment to ensuring all children, including children with disability, are safe and supported in every setting.
Workshop details
📍 Location: St George Library Maker Space
📅 Date: 28th September 2026
🕘 Time: 9am to 12.30pm
Contact
For enquiries, contact:
Dr Tauri Simone
📞 0427 982 522
✉️ tauri@oil.org.au
Every child deserves to be safe — no matter where they are.
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