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1.3 Training context
1. Discuss PowerPoint 1.3: Training context noting: 2008
Wood Inquiry and the Keep Them Safe initiatives in NSW led to
changes regarding reporting and exchanging information and
other legislative matters; emphasis on early intervention and
effective linking of families with services; raising threshold for
statutory intervention to risk of significant harm; highlighting
the contributions that all agencies can make to the safety,
welfare and wellbeing of children.
2. Acknowledge that child protection is an emotive topic that can
raise strong feelings and reactions. All of us were children who
may have had a range of experiences, including those that
caused us harm.
Training may lead us to reassess experiences and identify harm
and also celebrate resilience that we had not previously
recognised, either in our own childhood experiences, or in our
experiences as a parent, carer or practitioner. Participants may
find after the training that they need to use the strategies they
draw on to address stress at work. These strategies may include
discussion with their supervisor or colleagues, further reading or
training, or taking time to reflect on issues raised.
Refer to Handout 2: Addressing personal issues raised by
this training which provides contact numbers for support
services.
3. Identify ways in which participants can promote a safe and
positive learning environment.
Ensure that the following points are covered:
Confidentiality
Ensuring everyone is heard and participates
Acknowledging the right of participants to hold different points of view,
Focus on learning not exploring personal experiences
Respectful discussion (e.g. careful use of humour and avoiding racist or other
discriminatory remarks or stereotyping)
Self care
Agreement re breaks and mobile phones.
Keep Them Safe CHCCHILD401A – Facilitator’s Manual
© The NSW Technical and Further Education Commission
(TAFE NSW – Industry Skills Unit, Meadowbank, 2010)
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