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We’re very proud to partner with organisations who understand the complex needs of children and youth at risk, such as “Act for Kids”. Therefore, when you study a child protection course with the Australian College of Community Services and Care, you will not only gain valuable skills and knowledge, but you will also be helping one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. Every learner who enrols in a child protection course with ACCSC will facilitate one child participating in the “Act for Kids” protective behaviours program.
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YOu will learn to:

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Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people

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Report indications of possible risk of harm

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Apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people

Child Protection Full Courses

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care)
$1399 | 18 Months self-paced

Develop skills in working with at risk children, as well as young people and their families who require intervention.

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This unit is Nationally Recognised within Australia and delivered by:

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Certificate IV in Youth Work
$1399 | 18 Months self-paced

Become a qualified Youth Worker and improve the lives of young people from diverse community backgrounds.

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This unit is Nationally Recognised within Australia and delivered by:

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CERTIFICATE IV IN ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
$1399 | 18 Months Self-Paced

Gain the skills needed to support people overcoming addiction and dependency on alcohol and other drugs.

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These units are Nationally Recognised within Australia and delivered by:

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Are you dreaming of a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of others and learn invaluable skills? Studying a community services qualification with ACCSC will help you get there! – Enrol with ACCSC and start your rewarding career in the community services industry today!

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We are dedicated to ensuring high quality Child Protection Short Courses

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Duration

The courses can all be completed in under 6 months.

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100% Online Theory

Study how you want and when you want online.

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expert trainers

Trainers have extensive industry experience

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Nationally Recognised

All units within Child Protection Courses are Nationally Recognised within Australia

Implement work practices which support the protection of children and young people

  • Identify children and young people at risk of abuse or neglect by observing signs and symptoms, asking open and non-leading questions, being aware of protective issues and using child protection procedures where appropriate
  • Respond to disclosure, information or signs and symptoms in accordance with state legislative responsibilities and the service policies and procedures
  • Routinely employ child-focused work practices to uphold the rights of the child and encourage them to participate in age-appropriate decision-making
  • Employ communication and information-gathering techniques with children and young people in accordance with current recognised good practice
  • Ensure decisions and actions taken are within own level of responsibility, work role, state legislation and service policies and procedures
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Report indications of possible risk of harm

  • Accurately record relevant specific and general circumstances surrounding risk of harm in accordance with state legislation, service policies and procedures and ethics
  •  Promptly record and report risk-of-harm indicators, including the circumstances surrounding the risk of harm according to service policies and procedures
  • Ensure writing in reports is non-judgemental
  • Work collaboratively with relevant agencies to ensure maximum effectiveness of report
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Apply ethical and nurturing practices in work with children and young people

  • Protect the rights of children and young people in the provision of services
  • Identify and seek supervision support for issues of ethical concern in practice with children and young people
  • Employ ethical and nurturing practices and observe professional boundaries when working with children and young people
  • Recognise and report indicators for potential ethical concerns when working with children and young people
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This program is proudly supported by

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Act for Kids is an Australian charity providing free therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced, or are at risk of child abuse and neglect. We have helped thousands of children and families for over 30 years.

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Through the Registered training organisations ACCSC and ACTAC we are proud to be able to deliver this high quality short courses. ACTAC and ACCSC are passionate about protecting and nurturing the future of our nation and therefor this is why they have decided to offer these short course for the most reasonable price they can.