“A child safe institution promotes and provides regular ongoing development opportunities for its staff and volunteers through education and training, beginning with induction. Child safe institutions are ‘learning institutions’, where staff and volunteers at all levels are continually building their ability and capacity to protect children from harm.” (Royal Commission, 2017) 

7.1 Staff and volunteers are trained and supported to effectively implement the church’s Child Safety and Well-being policy

Tools and resources:

How to support children through child-centred approaches

7.2 Staff and volunteers receive training to recognise indicators of child harm, including child sexual abuse, and harm caused by other children and young people

7.3 Staff and volunteers receive training to respond effectively to issues of child safety and well-being, and support colleagues who disclose harm.

Guide:

Promoting Safety from Sexual Abuse and Harm in Community Service Organisations

17.4 Staff and volunteers receive training and information on how to build culturally safe environments for children and young people.

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