ChildSafe Level 1 Training for ALL Staff and volunteers 2026025F

Date and time

Wednesday 6 May 2026, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm 

Delivery mode

In person at ISV, 40 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne.  

Audience 

All Staff and School Volunteers.(NOTE: Except Teachers who have completed VIT Child Safety training)

Cost

• Course Fees: Fully Funded. We have secured a grant to ensure the program is available to you at no cost
• Admin Fee: $50. A small contribution that helps us cover the "basics" like catering and logistics, and ensures that limited places are utilized by those who can attend

A Note on Special Circumstances

While these principles guide our general approach, we understand that every school’s context is unique. If your school is facing special circumstances, or if you are looking to enrol a large group for a specific program, please reach out to us. We are always open to discussing discounted rates or group arrangements to ensure your team can access the learning they need, as Fully Funded, with an Admin Fee

Description

The ChildSafe Level 1 – Team Member Training is an introductory course designed for teachers, support staff, and other school personnel working in an independent school environment. The course builds foundational knowledge of child safety and the responsibilities that all staff share in protecting the wellbeing of students. Participants are introduced to the Child Safe Standards, the importance of student voice and participation, recognising signs of abuse or neglect, and appropriate responses to concerns or disclosures. The training also explores practical tools such as codes of conduct, reporting processes and everyday practices that help create a school culture where students feel safe, respected and supported.

Key takeaways 

• Understand the purpose and key principles of the Child Safe Standards and their application in an independent school setting.
• Recognise the role that all school staff play in creating and maintaining a child-safe culture.
• Identify signs and indicators of different forms of abuse, neglect and grooming.
• Respond appropriately when a student discloses harm or when a concern about safety arises.
• Understand reporting obligations and internal school processes for raising child safety concerns.
• Apply practical strategies that empower students, support inclusion and strengthen student voice in school environments.
• Understand the role of codes of conduct, policies and team practices in maintaining safe boundaries and protecting students.

Presenter information

Malcolm MacDowall

Mal has over 25 years of experience empowering businesses by providing solutions to challenges they face. Having grown up around and volunteered in camping and children’s ministry, Mal has experienced the practical challenges of implementation at a grassroots level. Mal is passionate about helping organisations, clubs, and churches on their journey of safety for children and vulnerable people.

While at ChildSafe, Mal is working with thousands of organisations to discover how to apply Child Safety in their context. He is passionate about keeping children and young people safe and empowering organisations to undertake this important task.