A practical, 3-part interactive webinar series for directors of education and care services navigating Victoria’s child safety reforms – get clear on what to do, when to do it and how to manage it.
Event details:
FREE! 3-part live webinar series
- Session one: Delivered Wednesday 13 May | Available as a recording (at the end of the series) when you register for session three.
- Session two: Delivered Wednesday 03 June | Available as a recording (at the end of the series) when you register for session three.
- Session three: Wednesday 17 June 2026 | 10.00am EAST
Missed a session? Register once and get access to full recordings for all sessions at the end of the series.
2 hours per session
Online – Join from anywhere
Why this series matters
Keeping up with Victoria’s child safety reforms can feel overwhelming – especially when you’re responsible as a director and already juggling staff, children, families and daily operations.
If you’re working in an education and care service, you might be asking:
- What do I need to change right now, and what can wait?
- How can I handle incident reporting confidently without second-guessing myself?
- How do I put reforms into practice without overloading my team or committee?
This series is designed to help you cut through the confusion and take practical action. You’ll get clear guidance, real-world examples and strategies that actually work, even in smaller services.
Can’t attend every session live? Register once and get access to full recordings for all sessions.
What you'll gain
Support when you need it – Guidance designed specifically for directors of education and care services.
Practical strategies – Real-world approaches you can implement immediately, even with limited time and resources.
Confidence in your compliance – Reduce uncertainty and the risk of getting it wrong.
Clear governance direction – Understand your role and work effectively with your committee.
Live Q&A access – Get answers you won’t receive in the replay.
Can’t attend live? No problem – you’ll receive full recordings to watch at your convenience.
What we'll cover across the 3 sessions
Session 1 – Lead with confidence: Your clear plan for child-safe compliance
Lead with confidence: Your clear plan for child-safe compliance
Delivered Wednesday 13 May | 10.00am AEST *
*Available as a recording (at the end of the series) when you register for session three.
This practical session has been designed specifically for directors of education and care services who are navigating Victoria’s child safety reforms while juggling day-to-day operations. You’ll get a clear, no-nonsense roadmap to lead a compliant, child-safe service – without carrying the burden alone or second-guessing your decisions.
What you’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of your legal responsibilities as a director – what you’re accountable for (and what you’re not)
- Practical ways to delegate and share compliance responsibilities across your team and committee
- Simple, effective systems for safer recruitment, induction and oversight
- Confidence in managing Working with Children Check requirements without gaps
- Real-world examples of leadership decisions that strengthen (or weaken) a child-safe culture
The outcome:
Walk away with a clear plan to lead with confidence, reduce personal risk and ensure your service is meeting its obligations – without burning out.
Missed session 1? Register for session 3 and get access to all session recordings at the end of the series.
Session 2 – Get incident reporting right: Lead with clarity, reduce risk
Get incident reporting right: Lead with clarity, reduce risk
Delivered Wednesday 3 June | 10.00am AEST *
Online – Duration: 2 hours
*Available as a recording (at the end of the series) when you register for session three.
When something goes wrong, you’re the one accountable – are you confident your reporting systems will hold up?
This practical session is designed for directors who need absolute clarity on incident management and reporting under Victoria’s child safety reforms. You’ll learn how to put simple, reliable systems in place that protect children, support your team and ensure you meet your legal obligations – without hesitation or confusion when it matters most.
What you’ll walk away with:
- Clear guidance on what counts as a notifiable incident – and when you must act
- Simple, fit-for-purpose reporting processes that are effective in small or resource-constrained services
- Practical ways to create a culture where staff and volunteers raise concerns early
- Step-by-step direction on your role as a director when incidents occur
- Real-world scenarios to build your confidence in handling sensitive situations
The outcome:
Walk away knowing exactly what to do, when to do it and how to lead your team through incidents with confidence – reducing risk and ensuring nothing is missed.
Can’t attend every session live? Register once and get access to all recordings at the end of the series.
Session 3 – Make compliance part of everyday practice
Turn compliance into daily practice: Lead a child-safe service without the overload
Wednesday 17 June | 10.00am AEST
Online – Duration: 2 hours
You know what the reforms require – but how do you make them actually work in your service, every day, without stretching your team too far?
This session is designed for directors who are responsible for making child safety reforms more than just policies on paper. You’ll learn how to translate requirements into clear, consistent daily practices across your service – so compliance becomes part of how your team operates, not an added burden.
What you’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of key regulatory changes and what they mean for you as a director
- Practical ways to ensure safe and appropriate device use across your service
- Strategies to embed child-safe practices into routines, team culture and decision-making
- Sustainable ways to maintain compliance without overloading staff or your committee
The outcome:
Leave with a practical, director-level plan to embed child safety into everyday operations – so you can implement requirements consistently, without adding unnecessary pressure to your team.
Can’t attend every session live? Register once and get access to all recordings at the end of the series.
Spaces are limited – register now to gain clarity, reduce risk and feel confident leading your service.