This specialised training is designed for wellbeing professionals who work directly with children and young people - including school counsellors, psychologists, chaplains and student wellbeing coordinators.
These roles carry heightened responsibility under Victorian law and require careful navigation of complex legal, ethical and confidentiality considerations. This course provides practical tools and legal clarity to help participants respond appropriately to disclosures, manage consent and support student safety with confidence.
What You Will Learn
Participants will leave the session with a clear understanding of:
- Legal obligations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme and mandatory reporting laws
- How to recognise and act on a reasonable belief of abuse or risk
- Ethical and legal considerations around informed consent
- Understanding the mature minor principle and implications for consent
- Professional duties regarding privacy, confidentiality and release of information
- How to manage complex scenarios involving parents, guardians and wellbeing records
- Developing and implementing school policies that meet Ministerial Order 1359 and the Child Safe Standards
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals in school wellbeing, counselling and student support roles, including:
- Counsellors and psychologists
- Student wellbeing coordinators
- Chaplains and pastoral care officers
- Youth workers in education settings
- Learning support and mental health practitioners
- Members of wellbeing and safeguarding teams
Why Choose This Training
- Delivered by safeguarding and compliance experts with direct experience in the education sector
- Clarifies the dual role of wellbeing professionals as therapeutic practitioners and mandatory reporters
- Explores common “grey areas” in confidentiality, consent and information sharing
- Supports your school’s compliance with Ministerial Order 1359, the Child Safe Standards and wellbeing best practice
- Provides clear, practical examples to build confidence in managing real-world situations
