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In 2017, Australia鈥檚 recommended strong action to make organisations across the country safe for children. In response, the 鈥痺ere developed. 

The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations have been adopted in Tasmania鈥檚 Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023. The Act was introduced as a measure to protect Tasmanian children and young people. Under this Act, the (the Framework) was created.  

The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework provides guidelines for creating a supportive and respectful workplace culture. It outlines a best-practice model for prioritising the safety and wellbeing of young people in workplaces.  

By following this framework, you help protect young people (under 18) and ensure they feel safe and valued, both in the workplace and beyond. 

The Framework establishes: 

• the Child and Youth Safe Standards (based on the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations) and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety.  
• the Reportable Conduct Scheme  
• information sharing provisions 
• the Independent Regulator. 

The Framework 

Organisations who provide vocational learning services to people under 18 years of age may be required to adopt the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework. 

To check whether your organisation is required to adopt the Framework, please visit the Office of the Independent Regulator鈥檚 鈥�. 鈥� 

Whether required to or not, we encourage all organisations to adopt the Framework. It is a best-practice guide for keeping young people safe in the workplace. 

The Framework does not replace an organisation鈥檚 existing Work Health and Safety practices. Instead, it acts as an important extension with a focus on children and young people. 

How to adopt the Framework? 

To adopt the Framework, organisations will need to implement these elements: 

• ten (the Standards) 
• the   
• a new requirement for  
  (the Reportable Conduct Scheme).   

These are the building blocks that support a workplace culture of safety and wellbeing for young people.  

If you have any questions or would like support on how to implement this framework, please reach out to the Office of the Independent Regulator.

If your organisation directly employs an apprentice or trainee under the age of 18, you: 

• are not required to adopt the Framework (unless your organisation provides services/programs aimed at young people where you would otherwise be required to adopt it). Please check your status at the Office of the Independent Regulator鈥檚  .   
• are encouraged to adopt the Framework as a best-practice approach for keeping young people safe in the workplace.  
• are encouraged to adopt a Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct and a Child and Youth Safe Policy. Find these below in 鈥榰seful resources鈥�.   
• must adhere to the conditions of the training contract. 
• must comply with other workplace legislation such as: 
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•   
• . 

What next? 

• Learn more about the Framework at the .
• Consider how to incorporate the 10 Child and Youth Safe Standards into your everyday practice 
• Use the templates for a Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct and Child and Youth Safe Policy 鈥� if you don鈥檛 already have them (find below in 鈥楿seful Resources鈥�). 
• Have a look at the 鈥楽tandards in Action鈥� documents for examples of how to embed the Standards in your work practices (find below in 鈥楿seful Resources鈥�).  

Useful Resources 

• Office of the Independent Regulator 鈥� for more information about the  
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  • The  
  • The  
• DECYP Child and Youth Safe Organisations Resources 
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• Information about apprenticeships and traineeships 
  • DECYP apprenticeships and traineeships 
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If your organisation is a Group Training Organisation or a Registered Training Organisation who engages with DECYP students under the age of 18, you: 

• are required to adopt the (including the Child and Youth Safe Standards, Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety, and Reportable Conduct Scheme for reportable incidents).  
• are required to implement a Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct and a Child and Youth Safe Policy. 
• must adhere to the conditions of the training contract if applicable. 
• must adhere to other workplace legislation such as: 
  •  
  •   
  • . 

What next? 

• Learn more about the .
• Consider how to incorporate the 10 Child and Youth Safe Standards into your everyday practice
• Use the templates for a Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct and Child and Youth Safe Policy 鈥� if you don鈥檛 already have them (find below in 鈥楿seful Resources鈥�).
• Have a look at the 鈥楽tandards in Action鈥� documents for examples of how to embed the Standards in your work practices (find below in Useful Resources).
• Use the for reportable incidents.  

Useful Resources 

• Office of the Independent Regulator 鈥� for more information about the  
  • The  
  • The  
  • The  
• DECYP Child and Youth Safe Organisations Resources 
  • [PDF, 0.2MB] 
  • [DOCX, 0.1MB] 
  • [DOCX, 0.1MB] 
  • [PDF, 0.21MB] 
  • [PDF, 0.27MB] 
• [PDF, 0.2MB]  
• Information about apprenticeships and traineeships 
  • DECYP apprenticeships and traineeships 
  •  
  •   

If your organisation provides work experience or Work-based Learning placements to students under the age of 18, you: 

• may need to adopt the . Please check your status at the Office of the Independent Regulator鈥檚  .
• are encouraged to adopt the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework as a best-practice approach for keeping young people safe in the workplace.
• are encouraged to adopt a Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct and a Child and Youth Safe Policy (see below in 鈥楿seful Resources鈥�).
• must adhere to the Work-based Learning Agreement.

What next?  

• Learn more about the .
• Consider how to incorporate the 10 Child and Youth Safe Standards into your everyday practice
• Have a look at the 鈥楽tandards in Action鈥� documents for examples of how to embed the Standards in your work practices (find below in 鈥楿seful Resources鈥�).
• Use the templates for a Code of Conduct and Youth Safe Policy 鈥� if you don鈥檛 already have them (find below in 鈥楿seful Resources鈥�). 

Useful Resources 

• Office of the Independent Regulator 鈥� for more information about the  
  • The  
  • The  
  • The  
• DECYP Child and Youth Safe Organisations Resources 
  • [PDF, 0.2MB] 
  • [DOCX, 0.1MB] 
  • [DOCX, 0.1MB] 
  • [PDF, 0.21MB] 
  • [PDF, 0.27MB]  
• [PDF, 0.2MB]  

This information is for students (and their parents/carers) taking part in vocational learning. 

We are committed to all students being safe, respected and engaged with learning while they are in the workplace. 

We are committed to keeping parents/carers informed about their child鈥檚 involvement in Vocational Learning activities (such as Apprenticeship, Work-based Learning, and Work Placements).聽聽

There are many support services available to students taking part in workplace activities.

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Preparing students for the workplace 

We have created an online training module to prepare students for the workplace. The module – “Appropriate Behaviours in the Workplace – what’s ok and what’s not?! – teaches students: 

• about appropriate and inappropriate behaviours in the workplace 
• how to spot inappropriate behaviours 
• where to go for help and support. 

Your school鈥檚 VET Coordinator or Apprenticeships Facilitator will make sure that students complete this module before entering the workplace. 

Work-based Learning 

Your school鈥檚 VET Facilitator will coordinate students鈥� Work-based Learning placements/experiences. They will provide pastoral care and support, and help students make the most of their off-site learning experience. They will regularly check in and are available to provide ongoing support.鈥� 

School-based and part-time Apprenticeship/Traineeship 

Your school鈥檚 Apprenticeships Facilitator will coordinate your training and provide pastoral care. They will regularly check in and are available to provide ongoing support.鈥� 

Full-time apprenticeship/traineeship 

Students who are exempted from attending school and are doing an apprenticeship as an Approved Learning Program will be provided support and assistance from their Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider. 

Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP)
The first point of contact to get started. They connect apprentices and trainees with employers and support students throughout their apprenticeship. 

ARL
Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line, phone 1800 000 123. 

Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASbA)
A collective term used in this policy referring to a school鈥恇ased apprenticeship or traineeship. A school-based apprenticeship is a paid employment-based training program for full time school learners who are in a minimum of Year 9 at the commencement of the school year.

A school-based apprenticeship must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Tasmanian Traineeship and Apprenticeships Committee Policy 2 鈥� 鈥淪chool-Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships鈥�. 

Direct employment 
Is when an apprentice or trainee is hired directly by an employer (rather than through a Group Training Organisation). The employer is responsible for the apprentice/trainee鈥檚 on-the-job training.   

Group Training Organisation (GTO)
Their role is to connect learners with host employers. They employ apprentices and trainees, place them with a host business and manage the HR, administrative and training requirements. 

Learner/Student 
Under the Education Act 2016 (Tas) a student is a child, youth or person: 

1. enrolled at a school; or 

2. provided with home education; or 

3. participating in an approved learning program. 

Parent (Carer)
Has the same meaning as in the Education Act 2016 (Tas) which is: 

1. a legal guardian of a child and 

2. another person who has the care, control, or custody of a child and 

another person who generally acts in the place of a parent of a child and has done so for a significant length of time 

Placement 
A Work-based Learning activity where a student is under the supervision of a Primary contact rather than a DECYP employee. This includes a vocational placement, work placement, work experience, or internship. 

Registered Training Organisation (RTO) 
Registered training organisations (RTOs) deliver nationally recognised training in the VET sector. 

Safeguarding Framework 
The Framework describes the department鈥檚 approach to safeguarding children and young people from abuse, with particular emphasis on child sexual abuse. 

Supervisor 
The person nominated to undertake direct supervision of a student under a Workplace Agreement. 

Vocational Education and Training (VET)  
The vocational education and training and attainment of associated qualifications or statements of attainment, under level 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.   

WbL Placement Agreement 
The mandatory agreement for a student work placement that is completed and approve by the Principal or Assistant Principal, Employer, Student, and Parent/Carer and which ensures that the student is covered by DECYP鈥檚 insurance. 

Work-based Learning (WbL) 
Learning that occurs through the participation in, or observation of, stimulated and/or authentic work activities that allows learners to become aware of, explore, and experience the world of work in preparation for their future career.