National Child Safety Training Community of Practice resources
These Community of Practice resources are voluntary and complement the National Child Safety Training package for the education and care sector, developed in partnership between Australian Centre for Child Protection, (ACCP) and the Queensland Government on behalf of Australian governments.
The National Child Safety Training package includes mandatory eLearning courses (Foundations of Child Safety Training available now, and advanced training expected in July 2026) and accompanying Community of Practice resources. The eLearning courses are required to be completed under the National Law.
The Community of Practice resources support sustained learning and help embed the training in everyday practice. Regular discussion and reflection strengthen shared understanding, build child-safe culture, and enhance safety for children in education and care settings. While not required for compliance, these resources are strongly recommended to support people to apply the training consistently in practice. Activities are designed for short, structured discussions (approximately 20–60 minutes) and can be used during staff meetings, supervision, or dedicated reflection time. They are flexible and can be adapted to suit different roles, service contexts, and organisations. Consistency over time is more important than completing every activity.
Coming Soon
The following Community of Practice resources are currently being finalised for the Foundations of Child Safety Training and will be available shortly.
- Community of Practice Activities – Course 1: Understanding Child Safety
- Community of Practice Activities – Course 2: Understanding and Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect
To be notified when the resources are available, please click on this link to provide your name and email and the ACCP child safety team will email you when they are ready. Your contact details provided will only be used for this purpose and will not be shared.
