3. Adult Code of Conduct
Narrated by:
Mason Howard (VIC Branch)
Est. time to complete 10 minutes
I Statements Included
The learning in this module contributes to the following I Statement(s):
- I can assess and mitigate risk and assist young people with risk recognition
- I am a good role model for young people of all ages
Learning Elements
I Statements are comprised of a number of learning elements. This module covers or partially covers the following elements:
- Be aware of relevant legislation
- Knowledge of child protection legislation and practices – reporting methods
- Understand legislation around privacy issues
- Transparency/accountability
Required Learning
Scouts Australia Code of Conduct
Scouts Australia Code of Conduct
Recommended
Scouts Australia Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
The Scouts Australia Code of Conduct is intended to protect all members of Scouting. It applies to all members aged 18 years and over, regardless of location and role, when engaging with both young people and adults in any form of Scouting.
Recommitment to this code is mandatory for all adults in Scouting every two years.
By completing this module you are agreeing to abide by this code
Scouts Australia Code of Conduct
The Scouts Australia Code of Conduct is intended to protect all members of Scouting. It applies to all members aged 18 years and over, regardless of location and role, when engaging with both young people and adults in any form of Scouting.
Est. time to complete 10 minutes.
Code of Conduct
Download a copy of the Scouts Australia Code of Conduct to keep as a reminder of what you have committed to
4.
Child Safe Scouting
I Statements Included
The learning in this module contributes to the following I Statement(s):
- I can assess and mitigate risk, and assist young people with risk recognition
- I can be supportive, open and approachable
Learning Elements
I Statements are comprised of a number of learning elements. This module covers or partially covers the following elements:
- Be aware of relevant legislation
- Knowledge of child protection legislation and practices – reporting methods
- Understand legislation around privacy issues
- Being approachable and trusted by youth
Required Learning
Recommended
In this module you will learn about Child Safe Scouting and:
- Know how our values and attitudes can impact on acknowledging child abuse and/or neglect
- Understand how child abuse is often discounted
- Appreciate your role as a trusted, non-threatening adult
- Be aware of the importance of maintaining a child focus
- Understand your responsibility to report, including suspicion of abuse.
Safety Statement
The material covered in this module is of a sensitive and potentially confronting nature and at times you may feel that you need to take a break. If you need to take a break please do so by closing the module. When you want to come back it will pick up where you left.
As you progress through this training you may feel that you would like to talk to someone about feelings and emotions this module has created for you. Firstly, this is a natural reaction. Secondly, it is important that in seeking help it is recommended you approach an agency with qualified practitioners. Scouts Australia recommends you consider talking to the Blue Knot foundation. Their details are shown below:
1300 657 380 – between 9am – 5pm Monday to Sunday AEST/ADST
or via email helpline@blueknot.org.au
Acknowledgements
Scouts Australia would like to acknowledge the expert review and contribution of Child Wise to the writing of the Scouts Australia Child Protection Policy and the development of this e-Learning module.
https://www.childwise.org.au
Understanding and Recognising Child Abuse
Response to Child Abuse
Guidance on how to respond to child abuse
A look at what makes up a child safe organisation Factsheets included: Child Safe Triangle Model Creating Child Safe Institutions
Child Protection in Scouting
The Scouts Australia Child Protection Policy was developed in conjunction with Child Wise, and is regularly reviewed. Each State or Territory Branch also has formal policies dealing with child protection and inappropriate conduct or behaviour.
In this section we will introduce the policy and highlight some elements important to everyday Scouting.
Take a quick look of our policy to familiarise yourself with its scope.
Downlad a copy here
A brief look at the Scouts Australia Child Protection Policy
A look at what the Child Protection Policy means for Leaders
Reporting
In some States, Adults in Scouting are mandated by law to report suspected, known or disclosed instances of child abuse directly to the government authority.
As a matter of Scouts Australia policy, ALL adults in ALL states are obliged to report. The only thing that changes is where the reports are made to. Remember – you only need to have a suspicion that abuse or neglect has occurred to make a report to the authorities – you are not required to have proof.
The links below offer the current reporting requirements for each Branch.
Child Safety Online
A scary but real part of our society today is child safety in the online world. One statistic shows that 40% of young people have online interactions with people that they have never met in real life.
Everything that we can do to teach and reinforce safe practices online to our young people is worth doing. Don’t just rely on schools to teach saftey. Find ways to work it into the Scout program as well.
An animated introduction exploring the risk of online grooming by child sexual predators, and how parents can help stop predators.
This short clip highlights the importance and value of open and non-judgemental communication between parents and children.
This video is outside of Scouts control. You will need to click the button above to watch it on Vimeo.
Module Quiz
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