From 1 February 2022, child-related organisations in NSW are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework for organisations to implement Best Practice in child safety and are regulated under the Children’s Guardian Act 2019 (NSW) (‘the Act’). Regulator – NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG)The NSW OCG is […]
Regulation of the Child Safe Standards in Victoria
The new Victorian Child Safe Standards commenced on 1 July 2022 and are regulated by the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Vic). The new Standards replaced Victoria’s 7 Child Safe Standards and Principles. Let’s us take a look at the Regulation of the Child Safe Standards in Victoria.Regulator – Commission for Children and […]
Being an Adapted Aquatics Teacher
When teaching students that present with additional learning needs, it is imperative that you think outside the box. In addition, you must understand that they can swim, it just may just look different to what you usually see. When an Adapted Aquatics Teacher has the knowledge of their Swimmer’s condition and disability, […]
Child Safe Legal Updates for Swim Schools
The Royal Commission identified 10 critical elements that are necessary to create a safe environment for children and young people. These elements became the 10 Child Safe Standards and are essential to creating a Child Safe Organisation. Each State and Territory Government is responsible for implementing legislation to embed and/or monitor […]
Child Protection Regulations for South Australia Swim Schools
Swim Schools in South Australia (SA) have obligations under SA’s Child Safe Environments Program. The program requires child-related organisations (including Swim Schools) to comply with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. National Principles In South Australia, the National Principles are regulated under the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 (SA).Under the regulation, […]