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Helen Haydock
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Former childcare educator charged with 1623 child abuse offences.
Reading the news about the childcare educator charged with over 1500 child sexual offences over the past 24 hours has been harrowing....
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Helen Haydock
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Setting boundaries for child safety: the importance of a code of conduct
In our previous post, we discussed the steps organisations can take during the recruitment process to ensure child safety. Now, we'll...
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Helen Haydock
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Child safety starts with hiring suitable staff
In this post, we will focus on how child safe organisations can ensure that the individuals working with children are suitable for their...
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Helen Haydock
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Creating layers of protection for child safety
In my previous article, I discussed the overall concept of a Child Safe organisation. Let’s delve deeper into the importance of...
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Helen Haydock
Jun 17, 20232 min read
What is a Child Safe Organisation? (And why does it matter?)
Over the next few posts I will explore what it means to be a Child Safe organisation. What does it mean for organisations working with...
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Helen Haydock
Feb 3, 20232 min read
Grooming. Why do perpetrators do it and why should people who work with children know about it?
In the last few days I've seen a few articles across both LinkedIn and mainstream news discussing the role grooming has played in sexual...
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Helen Haydock
Nov 8, 20222 min read
The impact of supporting children who have experienced trauma
All Growing Futures’ training includes a discussion around self care. This is important because we know that supporting children who have...
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Helen Haydock
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Why is a code of conduct important?
We had a great discussion in a recent Public Webinar about the importance of the Code of Conduct. A participant asked "how can a piece of...
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Helen Haydock
Oct 18, 20221 min read
Just because I am safe doesn't mean I feel safe
When a child experiences repeated trauma or complex trauma their brains respond, making them primed to recognise and respond to threat....
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Helen Haydock
Oct 18, 20221 min read
Victoria's Child Safe Standards apply to a wide range of organisations.
Did you know? In Victoria the Child Safe Standard's apply to a wide range of organisations. It's not just schools and childcare centres...
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Helen Haydock
Oct 18, 20222 min read
Keeping children safe: beyond compliance
Organisations that work with children have an obligation to keep children and young people safe. Across Australia the States and...
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