Full course description
Date and time
Monday 17 March 2025, 1.00 pm to 1.45 pm
Delivery Mode
Online – a Zoom link will be provided 24 hours prior to the event
Audience
Wellbeing/Child Safety Coordinator, Principal, Vice Principal
Description
This online event explores the key aspects of the Victorian Child Safety Reforms, with a specific focus on the Child and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative framework, the principles of information sharing, and the practical application of these reforms in child protection and family violence contexts.
Through case studies and guided discussions, attendees will develop the skills necessary to implement these schemes effectively, ensuring improved collaboration across services and enhanced safety for vulnerable children and families.
Please note that this workshop is not an official training event leading to certification. It is designed as a collaborative learning opportunity to examine the Victorian Child Safety Reforms, specifically the Child and Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes. Participants will engage in discussion, share insights, and have the opportunity to ask questions, but this session does not provide formal accreditation or certification.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding how Child & Family Violence Information Sharing Schemes may be used to support the safety and wellbeing of individual students and groups of children.
Presenter Information
Steven Wishart
Steve Wishart is an ISV Principal Consultant and Child Information Sharing Scheme Project Officer. He works across the ISV membership to support the implementation of Child Safety reforms. Serving the International Baccalaureate, Steve held a diverse range of senior leadership roles including Associate Regional Manager for Asia Pacific (PYP), IB World Schools Relationship Manager roles supporting Eastern Europe, West Asia, Asia Pacific, and Central America, and Senior Manager IB World Schools. In these roles, he worked extensively with school leadership, regulatory and accrediting bodies, national associations, and Ministries of Education, providing advocacy, supporting school improvement and promoting innovation and service. In addition, Steve has previously served the Department of Education in Victoria, focusing on School Regeneration, Pedagogy, and Space. Steve is excited to support ISV member schools in his current role.
Link(s) to relevant VRQA Standards
- Care, Safety and Welfare of Students - Child Safety
- Care, Safety and Welfare of Students - Safe environment
- Care, Safety and Welfare of Students - Attendance Monitoring
- Care, Safety and Welfare of Students - Student behaviour management (discipline)
- Staff Employment - Compliance with the Working with Children Act 2005
- The minimum standards for schools offering a senior secondary course - student welfare