With CELA's comprehensive Child Protection NSW Refresher course, your team will gain confidence and competence when it comes to required child protection knowledge, responsibilities, and legislation.

In order to keep child protection awareness current and up to date, the NSW Government recommends undergoing refresher training every 12-24 months. CELA's Child Protection NSW Refresher Course includes six workshops with a variety of in-depth learning materials to suit all types of learners including tutorials, a comprehensive 96-page child protection resource booklet, a curated online library, plus tools, videos and quizzes to boost your understanding of child protection requirements in Australia and NSW.

Suitable for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW | 6 hours of study*| NQS areas 2, 5, 7

*6 hours includes time to read through the entire library of resources and materials. Some learners may complete the course in less time than this. Note: This training does not have a course code or provide formal accreditation.

What you will learn

The successful completion of this Child Protection NSW Refresher Course will enable educators to refresh their knowledge of child protection legislation including the responsibilities of mandatory reporters in NSW, how to identify significant harm and risk factors, and what's required in the provision of child-safe environments.

You have one year from the date of enrolment to complete this course.

  • Key concepts of child protection legislation, mandatory reporting and harm and abuse types

  • Detailed information about responding to disclosure and reportable allegations

  • How to support children and families who have experienced abuse and/or neglect

  • How to implement work practices that support the protection of children and young people

  • How to report indications of possible risk of harm

  • How to apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people

Refresh your knowledge of child protection legislation in NSW today.

Ensure you are confident and up to date in your knowledge around how to respond to children and young people at risk.

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Course curriculum

  1. Introduction: Child Protection NSW Refresher

  2. Workshop 1: Legislation

  3. Workshop 2: Ethical and Nurturing Practices

  4. Workshop 3: What is Abuse?

  5. Workshop 4: Responding to Disclosure

  6. Workshop 5: How to Report

Price
Member: $150
Non-Member: $180

What's included

  • 6 workshops

  • 10 videos

  • 1 resource booklet

  • 7 quizzes

  • 1 certificate + 1 digital badge*

  • 22 activities

Starting learning today. At your own pace and in your own time.

Our Child Protection NSW Refresher course provides the perfect way for anyone who works with children in NSW to refresh their knowledge around child protection responsibilities and legislation while studying at a time and pace that fits within their schedule.

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Empower your team

Why choose CELA's Child Protection NSW Refresher?

  • Expert advice

    Information on the responsibilities of mandatory reporting in NSW that has been written by child protection experts. CELA is a member of the Child Safety Working Group convened by the NSW Department of Education.

  • Extensive guidance

    Extensive guidance around child protection legislation, how to identify and respond to children and young people at risk, reportable allegations and grooming and sexualised behaviours, and how to support children and young people who have been through traumatic experiences.

  • Flexibility

    The ability to complete the tutorials, videos and quizzes at a time and date that suits you within one year from enrolment.

  • Interactive and visualised learning

    A range of learning materials are included with adult learning principles in mind. This includes our specially tailored reporting tool which outlines the process and pathways for reporting child protection incidents and concerns in NSW.

  • Certificate and digital badge

    Receive a certificate and digital badge on completion, which can be shared on social media platforms, added to a CV or into a QIP.

  • Bonus: Comprehensive booklet

    A comprehensive 96-page booklet that walks you through every aspect of the course materials for easy reference once your online learning is complete.

How this course links to our laws and regulations

Section 162A – Education and Care Services National Law Act – Persons in day-to-day charge and nominated supervisors to have child protection training

Section 167 – Education and Care Services National Law Act – Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards

Section 167 – Education and Care Services National Law Act – Offence relating to protection of children from harm and hazards

Regulation 84 – Education and Care Services National Regulations – Awareness of child protection law

Regulation 168 – Education and Care Services National Regulations – Education and care service must have policies and procedures

Quality Area 2 – Children's health and safety

Standard 2.2 – Each child is protected

How this course corresponds to MTOP and EYLF

EYLF Outcome 1 – Children feel safe, secure and supported

EYLF Principle 1 – Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships

EYLF Practice – Responsiveness to children

Child safe standards 1, 5, 6 and 7

Your Bonus: Child Protection Booklet

Enrol now to get a 96-page resource booklet that walks you through every aspect of the course materials

Meet your facilitator: Aline Majado

Aline Majado

Aline Majado is a child protection specialist at CELA, RTO Manager, and your facilitator for this course. Formerly an early childhood teacher, Aline has 19 years of experience working in the education sector and a wealth of knowledge around child protection. She has a background in art education and has worked with UNICEF welfare projects to support closing the gap of access to the arts in low socioeconomic areas in South America. Aline has also worked as an educator, supporting disadvantaged children and families through the implementation of community projects.

Aline understands how important child protection education is for the education sector and the entire community. For this reason, she has a profound interest in sharing her knowledge of trauma awareness and child protection systems.

Why train with CELA?

CELA’s Child Protection NSW Refresher course learning materials have been written by child protection experts, so you know that your team will be undertaking one of the highest quality child protection refresher trainings available. As a peak body for early childhood education and care, CELA has been trusted by quality early education services to provide comprehensive child protection training for over 10 years. We are a member of the Child Safety Working Group convened by the NSW Department of Education, and regularly update our knowledge and advice around best practices for child protection.

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Sample certificate: Child Protection NSW Refresher

*A unique email address is required for login, enrollment, certification and digital badge purposes upon successful completion of the micro credential. Students must successfully complete the quizzes embedded in workshops in order to gain their digital badge and certificate. Enrolled students need to be able to hear spoke words and have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection. Every student has one year from the date of enrolment to complete their course.