eSSentials: Speaking up Safely: Reporting obligations and protected disclosures

  • Level: Foundational
  • Estimated study time: 1 hour
  • Presenters: Anthony Semann & Lisa Bryant
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Course overview
When concerns arise, you need to know what to do and not second-guess yourself. This course equips early childhood professionals with the knowledge and confidence to meet their reporting obligations, understand protected disclosures, and respond appropriately to concerns.  Build the confidence to speak up, act responsibly, and help create a safer workplace for everyone.
  • Video time: 1 hour
  • Exams: Quiz on completion of video

Course at a glance

Included in this course
  • One focused, self-paced learning module
  • Approximately 40 minutes of video learning
  • Downloadable reflection and action sheet
  • Short knowledge check
  • Recognition upon successful completion by viewing the recording and achieving a >80% score in the knowledge check 

You'll explore

  • What is, and is not, a protected disclosure
  • Reporting obligations for Approved Providers
  • What to do when a concern is first raised
  • Confidentiality, documentation and escalation
  • What is, and is not, a protected disclosure
  • Protections for people who speak up

In your practice

  • Recognise when a disclosure requires actionWhat is, and is not, a protected disclosure
  • Respond calmly, lawfully and with integrity
  • Protect the person making the disclosure
  • Document and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Act with confidence rather than hesitation

Speaking up is part of protecting children.

Knowing what to do when a concern is raised helps create workplaces where people feel safe to speak, responsibilities are understood and the wellbeing of children remains at the centre of every decision.