This policy assists staff to respond appropriately where there is a concern for a child’s wellbeing or a disclosure of abuse.

The policy requires all employees to manage risks. It provides guidance on risk management and business continuity planning by integrating risk identification, assessment and reporting into everyday operations.

The procedures outline the requirements for staff in residential facilities to ensure the safety and well-being of students during leisure activities.

This procedure explains what ‘duty of care’ means, how teaching staff may discharge their duty of care to students, and circumstances in which non-teaching staff, external providers and volunteers may owe students a duty of care.

The Department registers home educators and evaluates their educational programs and children’s progress.