Child Protection: Duty of care and reporting obligations

Online Refresher Course - NSW & ACT

As a Mandatory Reporter, you are required by law to report suspected child abuse and neglect to government authorities.

Are you currently aware of how to identify indicators of abuse in children and young people, and how to make a report of these concerns?

Our online short course can help. With videos, written text and quizzes, this 1.5 hour course covers the below key areas:

  • Mandatory Training Requirements
  • Indicators of Abuse
  • Inappropriate parent behaviour
  • Online Abuse
  • Organisational practices and styles detrimental to children
  • Witnessing co-workers failing in their duty of care
  • What to do when you see abuse indicators
  • How to ask children open and closed questions
  • What to include in a formal report
  • Making a decision to report abuse
  • Mandatory Reporting requirements for NSW and ACT


If you are a service wishing to purchase multiple enrolments for your staff, call 07 4616 8111 or email [email protected] for a quote today.

Course curriculum

    1. How to navigate your course

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    2. Introducing your trainer

    1. Video 1 - Welcome and Mandatory Training Requirements

    2. Mandatory Training

    3. Text - Welcome and Mandatory Training

    1. Video 2 - Indicators of Abuse

    2. Slide 2 - Indicators of Abuse

    3. Text - Indicators of Abuse

    4. Quiz 1 - Types of Abuse

    5. Quiz 2 - Indicators of Abuse

    1. Video 3 - Signs of inappropriate parent behaviour

    2. Slide 3 - Parent Behaviour.pdf

    3. Text - Signs of inappropriate parent behaviour

    4. Quiz 3 - Inappropriate parent behaviour

    1. Video 4 - Indicators of Online Abuse

    2. Slide 4 - Online Abuse

    3. Text - Indicators of Online Abuse

    4. Quiz 4 - Types of technology

    5. Quiz 5 - Indicators of Online Abuse

    1. Video 5 - Organisational practices and styles detrimental to children

    2. Slide 5 - Organisational practices and styles detrimental to children.pdf

    3. Text - Organisational practices and styles detrimental to children

    4. Quiz 6 - Practices that negatively impact children

    5. Quiz 7 - Failure of Duty of Care

About this course

  • $65.00
  • 61 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

FAQ

  • How long does the course take?

    Around 1.5 - 2 Hours.

  • Can I start and stop the course?

    Yes, you are able to leave the course, and return to the spot you were up to.

  • Will I get a certificate?

    Yes, once you have completed all parts of the course, and received 100% on all quizzes, your certificate will be available to download from the system.

  • Is this course the same as completing CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk?

    No. CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk is a Nationally Recognised Unit of study. Some states require that mandatory reporters complete this unit at least once. If you need to enrol in this unit, you can view options at https://www.epeceducation.com.au/CHCPRT001.

  • What is involved in this short course?

    This course is a mixture of short videos, text and multiple-choice questions. It is completed online, with no need for practical tasks or classroom attendance.

  • I need to complete a course with a code - does this course have a code?

    No, this course does not have a code as it is a refresher course only. You may need to complete CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk, which is a Nationally Recognised Unit of study. Some states require that mandatory reporters complete this unit at least once. If you need to enrol in this unit, you can view options at https://www.epeceducation.com.au/CHCPRT001.

  • I want to enrol multiple people, is there an easier way to do this?

    Yes. Please contact us by either phoning 07 4616 8111 or emailing [email protected] with your requirements. Our team can issue you an invoice for payment, and once paid, provide a link for your staff to access the course.

  • Is this course considered "Refresher Training" for Child Protection for Mandatory Reporters?

    Yes. This course is considered refresher training, and you will receive a certificate for your records once you complete all parts. Refresher training is recommended to be completed every 12 months.

  • I have a question about the course, who can I contact?

    Please phone us on 07 4616 8111 or email [email protected].