**NEW CHILD SAFE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP** Child safe standards in ACTION (2-part series)

In this series, be guided by leading child safe expert Nicole Talarico, and have the opportunity to affirm your commitment and stand strong in your responsibility when protecting children from harm. Key information will be brought to the forefront of our discussions and complemented by practical strategies for stronger safeguarding.

There are many factors that influence the level of safety for children in our education and care settings. Legislation and guiding documents provide us with key information but how we implement harm reduction strategies into our everyday practice will depend on our unique contexts.

This series will prompt deep reflection for immediate safeguarding and longer-term capacity building. 

 

SESSION 1  

How do we set clear safety protocols in our setting? Essential governance to be communicated effectively to all service stakeholders—educators, families, children and visitors.  

  • The Principles & Standards for Quality Service Provision—Multimodal Child Safety Policies for all stakeholders inclusive of children. 

How do we maintain a strong foundation for child safety? 

  • Grooming and the importance of risk assessments and dynamic supervision in practice.  

  • Recognising & responding to signs and symptoms of abuse—Contemporary considerations such as AI tech/online.      

In this session you will:

  • gain insight into ways you can promote rights to safety and privacy, for children of all ages 

  • explore effective strategies to communicate your child safety commitment to all stakeholders 

  • discover essential information and timelines for effective safeguarding.   

 

SESSION 2  

Building competence in child safeguarding for responsive service provision that addresses confidentiality, protects privacy and embraces transparency. 

  • A commitment to positive action—A culture of speaking up—All stakeholders working collaboratively—Onboarding, risk minimisation, reporting & championing.  

  • How can the community raise concerns and make a complaint, inclusive of children and young people? 

  • Non-negotiable preventative education—Curriculum for children of all ages—Respectful relationships, consent, risk assessment, rights to privacy and body autonomy.  

  • Consultation and making support avenues explicitly accessible. 

In this session you will: 

  • gain insight into creating and maintaining transparent cultures of child safety 

  • discover how to respond to risk assessments and champion for growth  

  • explore essential safeguarding curriculum content for children, young people and families.  

  • No future dates available.

About the presenters

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    Nicole Talarico

    Nicole Talarico is the founding Director of Talarico Consulting and Medical Action Bag. Nicole has most recently written a book about Asserting a Culture of Child Safety to guide education and care services to create and maintain physical, emotional, spiritual and culturally safe environments. Best known as an advocate for professionalism and Children's rights with a social justice lens always present. Nicole is a Reconciliation Ambassador and member of council for the Association of Graduates of Early Childhood Studies, a committee member of Early Childhood Australia Victorian Branch and sits on the Early Childhood Australia National Reconciliation Advisory Group, as well as a member of Social Justice in Early Childhood. 

    Nicole is personable and knowledgeable, assisting services with governance for systemic change to align with professional and ethical standards, helping teams to create and maintain a positive workplace culture and community engagement. Nicole's mentoring strategies have been outlined in a range of early childhood sector publications, with her insight being shared at conferences both nationwide and overseas. Nicole is a valued and respected member of many network groups and has a prominent presence on social medical and virtual communication platforms. With a long-term commitment to supporting sector growth, Nicole has a strong focus on the prevention of child abuse neglect.