Child protection obligations in early childhood services
The Victorian Government has introduced a range of measures to better protect children. It applies to all regulated providers and services.
Child protection in early childhood (PROTECT)
Information to support early childhood staff to take action if they suspect, or are witness to any form of child abuse.
Child protection in early childhood: privacy and information sharing
The Victorian Government has created information sharing and family violence reforms to improve the wellbeing and safety of Victorian children and reduce family violence.
Child protection in early childhood: online learning
Access the free online eLearning module Protecting Children - Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for the Early Childhood Sector (PROTECT).
The Child Safe Standards
The Child Safe Standards - Early childhood services
Advice for implementing the Child Safe Standards in early childhood services.
Regulating the Child Safe Standards in early childhood services
How the Quality Assessment and Regulation Division (QARD) regulates the Child Safe Standards
Monitoring compliance with the Child Safe Standards in early childhood services
How the Quality Assessment and Regulation Division approaches compliance and enforcement of the Child Safe Standards in early childhood services.
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