
Professional Boundaries and Safe Practice with Children and Young People (Australia)
How you maintain safe boundaries with children and young people. What interactions are appropriate with children, how to manage dual relationships (especially in small communities/family setting), use of social media, communication and maintaining a safe environment.
What You'll Learn
This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.
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Creating Child-Safe Environments and Practices
Implement safe practices including appropriate supervision, professional boundaries, physical contact guidelines, and safety planning. Learn how to maintain child-safe spaces and prevent opportunities for abuse.
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Appropriate vs inappropriate interactions with children
This covers appropriate vs inappropriate interactions with children.
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Inclusive and Equitable Practice
This topic covers the importance of recognising and addressing young people's diverse identities and backgrounds.
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Managing dual relationships (especially in small communities and family-based settings)
This topic recognises and addresses the challenges of working with children and families in small communities and family-based services.
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Use of social media and communication
This topic considers how workers will ensure safety and maintain professional boundaries when using social media and digital comms with children and young people.