Employment-related child protection training
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Responding to allegations against employees
Handling serious allegations
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For further information, contact our training support officer on (02) 9286 0900 or email training@ombo.nsw.gov.au
We aim to provide accurate and useful information to help agencies develop the knowledge and skills required to properly investigate reportable allegations against their employees. Our staff are available to present at conferences and we provide group briefings on:
- Part 3A of the Ombudsman Act
- Child protection policy development
- Risk management
For further information contact our Community Education and Training Unit: training@ombo.nsw.gov.au or 02 9286 0900
Responding to allegations against employees
With over ten years experience in the oversight of reportable conduct allegations, our workshops are designed for those who undertake and review investigations of reportable conduct allegations involving employees.
As well as providing an overview of employer’s obligations under the Ombudsman Act, participants also examine the steps in the investigation process, risk assessment and management.
Who should attend
This workshop is designed for heads of agencies, investigators, managers or supervisors, who are responsible for responding to and/or investigating reportable allegations or convictions against employees. It is also useful for staff involved in developing child protection policies, training and education.
Learning outcomes
By completing this workshop, participants will have a clear understanding of:
- roles and responsibilities of key agencies in child protection
- key principles for responding to an allegation
- steps in the investigation process
- risk assessment and risk management strategies
- good documentation and record keeping practices
- reaching findings based on available evidence
- appropriate responses to investigation findings
- ways to strengthen an agency’s child protection culture.
The cost of this one-day workshop is $352 (inc. GST). This includes lunch and a range of resources.
Handling serious allegations
With over ten years experience in the oversight of reportable conduct allegations, our workshops are designed for those who undertake and review investigations of reportable conduct allegations involving employees.
This workshop provides participants with specialist and practical knowledge that will help them deal with some of the more complex challenges associated with handling serious allegations against employees. This new workshop is delivered by the Deputy Ombudsman and Community and Disability Services Commissioner, Steve Kinmond.
Who should attend
This workshop is designed for investigators, heads of agencies, managers and supervisors who undertake and review investigations of allegations that may involve a criminal element.
Learning outcomes
By completing this workshop, participants will:
- have a clear understanding of how to identify and deal with the most serious employment-related child protection allegations
- develop an understanding of the responsibilities of other key agencies including Community Services and the NSW Police Force
- be given the skills to more effectively promote a sophisticated interagency response to these high-risk allegations
- be given an outline of some of the legal requirements and strategies for investigating particular types of serious conduct, including grooming
- be given up-to-date advice about current initiatives to improve systems for handling serious employment-related child protection allegations.
The cost of this one-day workshop is $550 (inc. GST). This includes lunch and a range of resources.
