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Module 3: Child Safety for Executive Leadership (Victoria)

 

Child Safety for Executive Leadership

 

Child safety is not just an operational responsibility. It is a governance and leadership obligation.

This module is designed specifically for executives, board members, and senior leaders who are accountable for ensuring their organisation meets its child safety obligations in Victoria.

It provides a clear, practical understanding of legal responsibilities, risk exposure, and leadership actions required to build and maintain a child-safe organisation.

 

What You’ll Learn

The Legal Landscape in Victoria

Get grounded in the fundamentals of  safeguarding and why it matters. Understand the legal framework shaping your obligations.

You’ll gain insight into:

  • Key child safety laws and regulatory expectations
  • How these laws apply at an executive level
  • The consequences of non-compliance

This module includes:

  • Scenario-based learning
  • Leadership-focused examples
  • A Policy Checklist / Audit Tool to support oversight and compliance
  • Child Safe Standards  (Leadership Focus)

Move beyond awareness to implementation at a leadership level.

You’ll explore:

  • An overview of the 11 Child Safe Standards
  • The standards most critical for executive oversight
  • What effective compliance looks like in practice

 

  • Reportable Conduct Scheme (RCS)

Understand your role when serious concerns arise.

This section covers:

  • What constitutes reportable conduct
  • Executive responsibilities under the Scheme
  • Practical examples of leadership decision-making
  • Immediate and ongoing actions required

✔️ Focused on real-world accountability and response.

 

  • Governance, Risk & Legal Liability

Identify and manage organisational risk from the top.

You’ll examine:

  • Governance responsibilities for boards and executives
  • Legal and regulatory risks
  • Personal and organisational liability
  • How to strengthen oversight and assurance  

 

  • Building a Child-Safe Culture

Culture starts with leadership.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Define and recognise a strong child-safe culture
  • Lead and model expected behaviours
  • Embed accountability across all levels of the organisation

 

  • Complaints, Reporting & Continuous Improvement. 

Ensure systems are effective, responsive, and compliant.

You’ll cover:

  • Complaint handling and reporting frameworks
  • Oversight of safeguarding systems
  • Continuous improvement and audit readiness

✔️ Includes practical tools to support governance and monitoring.

Strengthen Leadership, Reduce Risk

Equip your leadership team with the knowledge and tools to meet their obligations and lead a genuinely child-safe organisation.

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