Links
The following directory provides links to agencies and organisations with regulatory involvement or services associated with the areas in which ESPC is involved. It also includes links to client sites including their protocols and procedures; and to organisations providing counselling and support services.
Our aim is to develop a comprehensive information reference through these links. If your organisation wishes to be included, or you have a suggestion for services we should consider, please email us with details.
General
Child protection in NSW
The Ombudsman has responsibility for oversight of child protection obligations of government agencies and NGO’s including the non-government schools sector in NSW. The site provides information on reporting obligations, guidelines for investigations and other valuable reference material.
- Information on the Working With Children Check applying to employees and volunteers in child-related employment in NSW
http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/Working-With-Children-Check/Child-related-employers - OCG Fact Sheets and advisory bulletins
http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/Working-With-Children-Check/Resources
The leading government agency responsibile for community services including child protection and reporting of suspected child abuse to Child Protection Helpline - 132 111. The site provides information and guidelines for agencies and mandatory reporters. The following links are particularly relevant:
- Resources for mandatory reporters
http://www.community.nsw.gov.au/docs_menu/preventing_child_abuse_and_neglect/resources_for_mandatory_reporters.html - Online Mandatory Reporter Guide (decision tree to assess reporting obligations)
http://sdm.community.nsw.gov.au/mrg/screen/DoCS/en-GB/summary?user=guest
Child protection and agency obligations in Queensland
Access to all Queensland CCYPG responsibilities including Blue Card working with children system and risk management strategies for agencies with child care and protection responsibilities.
Information on the Adventist Church in the region including organization and administration details.
National site for the Church with links to all Dioceses’ sites
Use the Diocese tab in the site to link to the diocese of interest. Each Diocese site contains comprehensive references and directories for professional standards and related matters. Use the Search tool within the Diocese site.
National site for the Church with links to all State sites
General site for the Church in Australia with links to each State website. Follow the State links for policies, standards and personnel directories
Oversight and executive support for Anglican Schools in Queensland
Contains links to all Anglican schools in Queensland and includes policies for professional standards, child protection and protocols for complaints
Victim support and counseling services – Eastern Australia
This organization was established by a victim of serial sexual abuse and her husband to provide support and counseling for victims; outreach services to support displaced youth, addicts and others struggling in the community.
The largest national association of independent, non-systemic, Christian schools in Australia with strong affiliations in each State and Territory. Supports members and affiliated groups in compliance and registration, information, representation and direct support. ESPC enjoys a strong association with CSA. We have delivered training and conference support over several years. CSA’s site contains rich content on policy, resources and directions for member schools and the Christian education community.