Recognising and Reporting Reportable Conduct in Victorian Early Childhood Settings

This course equips early childhood educators working in Victoria with the knowledge and practical skills required to recognise reportable conduct, understand their obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, and respond appropriately when an allegation arises. The course reflects the transfer of the Reportable Conduct Scheme to the Social Services Regulator on 23 February 2026 and addresses the expanded definition of 'employee' that now captures labour-hire workers, secondees and individual business directors or owners operating in early childhood settings. Through six focused modules, educators will explore the legal categories of reportable conduct, the role of the head of entity, notification timelines, investigation principles including procedural fairness, and the particular responsibilities that arise when working with very young children who may not be able to articulate their experiences. Case-based scenarios are drawn from realistic early childhood contexts such as long day care centres, kindergartens, family day care schemes and occasional care settings. The course is designed for room leaders, educators, family day care educators, directors, nominated supervisors and anyone in a safeguarding or human resources role within a Victorian early childhood organisation. On completing the course and passing the final quiz, participants will be able to identify reportable conduct, know exactly who must be notified and by when, support an investigation without compromising its integrity, and promote a child-safe culture in their service.