An Introduction to Child Safeguarding for Volunteer Involving Organisations

Creating safe environments for children and young people is becoming an increasing priority for organisations across Western Australia. This one hour, online information session will help Volunteer Involving Organisations understand child safeguarding, explore the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, and prepare for upcoming requirements.

Participants will leave with practical actions, resources and confidence to start their child safeguarding journey. A Q&A session will provide the opportunity to discuss questions and challenges with peers and presenters.

Key topics include:

• Understanding child safeguarding and its importance

• The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

• Emerging child safeguarding requirements in WA

• Practical steps, resources and support to help your organisation get started

Who should attend?

Any volunteer, coordinator or leader in a volunteer-involving organisation interested in learning more about child safeguarding and incoming requirements for organisations in WA.

Cost: Free for Western Australia Volunteering Involving Organisations in partnership with AKT Advisory.

Continuous Professional Development for Professional Leaders of Volunteers (CPD PLV) Points:

Earn up to 1 CPD PLV point for attending this online session.