Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Campaign

Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection 

Child Protection

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
The Western Australian Approach
Cause and Signs of Neglect
Counselling and Support
National Framework: Creating Safe Environments

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Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

• What to do if  you are concerned for the wellbeing, including safety, of a child
• What to do if you are concerned that you or someone you know may harm a child
• Making a report to the Department for Child Protection

The Western Australian approach

• A whole-of-community approach to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.

Role of the Department

Cause and signs of abuse and neglect

• Causes and signs of abuse and neglect
• Addressing concerns about child safety

Counselling and support

• Counselling and support services for survivors
• Counselling and treatment

National Framework: Creating Safe Environments

• Creating Safe Environments for Children - A National Framework (PDF, 670kb)
• Schedule 1: Guidelines for Building the Capacity of Child-Safe Organisations (PDF, 492kb)
• Schedule 2: An Evidence-based Guide for Risk Assessment and Decision-making when Undertaking Background Checking (PDF, 120kb)
• Schedule 3: Guidelines for Information Sharing Across Jurisdictions (PDF, 121kb)
• Schedule 4: Guidelines for Exclusion of Persons from Employment/Volunteering in Child-Related Areas (PDF, 134kb)

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