Child Safety Regulators in Victoria
The child safety landscape has significantly changed in Victoria. We thought that it may be helpful to compile an up to date summary of the regulators responsible for ensuring that…
Read MoreRapid Child Safety Review – Initial Response by Commonwealth government
On 2 July 2025, the Victorian Government announced an urgent review into child safety in education and care services in Victoria. The Rapid Child Safety Review was conducted by Jay…
Read MoreRapid Child Safety Review – Initial Response by the Victorian government
On 2 July 2025, the Victorian Government announced an urgent review into child safety in education and care services in Victoria. The Rapid Child Safety Review was conducted by Jay…
Read MoreRapid Child Safety Review Summary
On 2 July 2025, the Victorian Government announced an urgent review into child safety in education and care services in Victoria. The Rapid Child Safety Review was conducted by Jay…
Read MoreWorking with Children Scheme in Victoria
The Working with Children Check Scheme is a screening tool that helps us assess whether people working and volunteering with children are suitable and safe. Here is a brief summary…
Read MoreImproving education and care services – our initial thoughts…
There is much discussion and debate about the current state of education and care services in Australia. We must remember that overwhelmingly, approved providers, early childhood teachers, educators and other…
Read MoreNational Child Safety Review – Our Submission
The Commonwealth Government is currently considering various options to improve child safety in education and care services. It recently published a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement to explain what is being…
Read MoreProtecting Children’s Counselling and Health Records during Family Law Proceedings
The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) makes a number of significant amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). One of the significant amendments is to enable a Court…
Read MoreCurrent State of Education and Care Services in Victoria
There has been recent significant media attention about the current state of education and care services in Australia. Due to the significant investigative work of the ABC Four Corners Program,…
Read MoreImproving our response to child sexual abuse
WARNING: This article discusses child sexual abuse and may be triggering or distressing for some people. Please use your discretion before reading this article. Please also take care of yourself…
Read MoreChild Safe Standards – Focus on Employees and Volunteers
Organisations that must implement the Child Safe Standards must ensure that people working with children and young people are suitable and supported to provide for the safety and wellbeing of…
Read MoreNew Social Services Regulator
On 1 July 2024, the Social Services Regulator commenced operation. Its powers and functions are set out in the Social Services Regulation Act 2021 (Vic), the Social Services Regulations 2023…
Read MoreLearnings from the Reportable Conduct Scheme
The Reportable Conduct Scheme commenced on 1 July 2017. It requires certain individuals and organisations that exercise care, supervision and authority over children to comply with the following legal obligations:…
Read MoreLearnings from a Review of the State education system in Victoria
The Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee of the Parliament of Victoria conducted an inquiry into the state education system in Victoria. At the time of the inquiry, there…
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