Child Protection Resources

Child harm & neglect

Information on what child abuse and neglect is, the signs of abuse, and how to respond when a child or adult tells you about abuse.

Working With Children Check

Working With Children Check is an Australian background check requirement for assessing criminal records for those working or volunteering in child-related work.

Family Connect and Support

Family Connect and Support brings together families, support services and community resources to ensure our children’s safety and wellbeing in the community.

Confidentiality and sharing information

While reporting, it is important to keep information about the child suspected to be at risk of harm and the details of the report confidential. The information should only be shared by the prescribed bodies or organizations, such as police, health care providers etc.

Information sharing for service coordination

This resource provides more information on sharing family’s and child’s personal information with other professionals.

Reportable Conduct Scheme

Under the scheme, the Approved Provider is obligated to report any misconducts, allegations and convictions of their employees to the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Childcare Workers & Volunteer Training

​If you are someone working or volunteering in child-related organisation in NSW, please click the link below for FREE child safe training sessions.

Resources for indicators of abuse and neglect

• Child safe organisations
• NAPCAN – Prevent child abuse & neglect
• Indicators of abuse and neglect
• Childstory
• Office of children’s guardians
• Factsheet: Child protection reporting