Resources, Training and Support
Upcoming Events and Webinars
Child Safe Standards Community of Practice: Recognising and Responding to Risk in Everyday Situations
Our Community of Practice is designed to help you move beyond introductory information and think more deeply about practical implementation. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experiences, reflect on everyday situations, hear from others, ask questions, and consider how your organisation can continue strengthening child safety.
This Community of Practice will be offered twice to provide flexibility and support small-group discussion.
Session 1: Tuesday 23 June 10:00am - 11:00am
Session 2: Thursday 25 June 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Participants only need to attend one session. When you register, you will be asked to select your preferred session.
Places are free, but numbers are limited and registration is essential.
Child Safe Standards and Mandatory Reporting Webinar - Tuesday 30 June|1:00 - 2:00pm
The ACT Human Rights Commission is partnering with ACT Children, Youth and Families to deliver a webinar on the Child Safe Standards and Mandatory Reporting. This webinar will provide an overview of child abuse reporting requirements and how these intersect with the Child Safe Standards.
The webinar will cover:
- Regulatory frameworks for the ACT Child Safe Standards and child abuse reporting.
- Requirements for Mandatory and Voluntary child abuse reporting in the ACT.
- Links between the Child Safe Standards and Mandatory Reporting.
- Practical actions to support child safety reporting.
At the end of the session there will an opportunity for questions. Click here to register.
Guides and Resources
Where to start
- Introduction to the Child Safe Standards (PDF 3MB)
- ACT Child Safe Standards: A practical guide for staff and volunteers
- What Parents and Carers can do (PDF 2.1MB)
- What Managers and Leaders Need to Know (PDF 2.3MB)
- What Staff and Volunteers Need to Know (PDF 4.6MB)
Webinar recordings
- Introduction to the ACT Child Safe Standards
- Child Safe Standards in Practice: Supporting LGBTIQA+ Children and Young People
- Child Safe Standards and the Working with Vulnerable People Scheme
- Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Corporate resources
- Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme Factsheet (PDF 1.6MB)
- Child Safe Standards and the Working with Vulnerable People Scheme Factsheet (PDF 1.4KB)
- Child Safe Standards Staff Recruitment (PDF 0.5MB)
- Child Safe Standards Knowledge Matrix (PDF 0.2MB) (Word 0.4MB)
- Intro to Child Safe Standards (Example email to staff) (Word 0.5MB)
- Example Commitment Statement (PDF 2.3MB) (Word 1.0MB)
- Example Position Description (Word 0.5MB)
- Sample Child Safe Interview Questions - Child Safe Standard 5 (PDF 130KB)
Building capacity to listen to children and young people
- 2026 Children and young people's feelings of safety survey
- Kids can be teachers too! Building Capacity to Listen to Children and Young People Effectively (PDF 7MB)
- Listen to us...Don't Dismiss us! Five tips to engage with children and young people, and build capacity to listen effectively to them (link to YouTube video)
- Involving Children and Young People in Staff Recruitment (PDF 0.2MB) (Word 0.5MB)
Inclusive practice
- Practical actions to support LGBTIQA+ children and young people
- Barriers to safety for LGBTIQA+ children and young people
- LGBTIQA+ Self -assessment guide
- Gender affirming language and glossary
- Practical guide: CSS 1 LGBTIQA+ CYP
- Practical guide: CSS 2 LGBTIQA+ CYP
- Practical guide: CSS 3 LGBTIQA+ CYP
- Practical guide: CSS 4 LGBTIQA+ CYP
- Practical guide: CSS 5 LGBTIQA+ CYP
- Practical guide: CSS 6 LGBTIQA+ CYP
- Practical guide: CSS 7 LGBTIQA+ CYP
- Practical guide: CSS 8 LGBTIQA+ CYP
- Practical guide: CSS 9 LGBTIQA+ CYP
- Practical guide: CSS 10 LGBTIQA+ CYP
Keeping apprentices and work experience students safe
Practical guides
- ACT Child Safe Standards: A practical guide for staff and volunteers
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard: Preamble to the Child Safe Standards
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 1
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 2
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 3
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 4
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 5
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 6
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 7
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 8
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 9
- Practical Guide Fact Sheet: CSS Standard 10
Assessment tools and checklists
Information resources
- Understanding Children and Young People's Rights (PDF 1MB)
- ECEC Creating a Culture of Safety (PDF 7.5MB)
- ECEC Six Tips for Safe Engagement (PDF2MB)
- ECEC postcard If You See Something, Say Something! (PDF 2.3MB)*
- Connection First Poster (PDF 2.6 KB)
Survey reports
- Feelings of Safety 2025 Findings (video)
- Children and Young People's Feelings of Safety Analysis Report December 2025 (PDF1MB)
- Children and Young People's Feelings of Safety Analysis Report Ausdance 2025 (PDF1MB)
Promotional products
- 10 Standards Poster (PDF 6MB)
- 10 Standards Poster Child Friendly Language (PDF 4.5MB)
- Child Safe Standards 11 posters - Child Friendly Language (PDF16MB)
- Child Safe Standards 11 posters - Standard Version (PDF16MB)*
- Does your organisation meet the ACT Child Safe Standards (PDF 1.4MB)
- If You See Something Say Something Poster (PDF1MB)
Digital resources
- Teams and Webex Background (PNG 1.1MB)
- Teams and Webex Background - Mirrored (PNG 1.2MB)
- Keeping children and young people with disability safe (videos)
- National Principles for Child Safe Organisations eLearning (11 modules)
*If you would like printed copies of If you see something, say something ECEC postcard, or A4 standards posters (set of 11), please fill in our online form or email us at actchildsafe@act.gov.au.