Episode 2: Compliance with the NSW Child Safe Scheme

Compliance doesn’t have to be confusing! In this episode, host Simon Luckhurst and guest speakers Louise Coe, Lisa Purves and Sean Brohier break down what compliance to the Child Safe Scheme looks like, as well as what it doesn’t look like.

About this podcast:

This episode discusses compliance with the Child Safe Scheme. It also talks about what support is available to organisations to help them build capabilities, knowledge and skills of the Scheme – and includes a preview of the new Child Safe Self-Assessment from the OCG.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses themes and topics that may be upsetting for some audiences. We encourage you to look after your mental health and seek help if necessary.

BEYOND BLUE: 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

LIFELINE: 131 114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/about/our-services/

NSW MENTAL HEALTH LINE: 1800 011 511 https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/mental-health-line.aspx

KIDS HELPLINE: 1800 551 800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/

About our speakers: Louise Coe is the Director of Child Safe Organisations at the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian, and was previously the Director of the Working with Children Check team. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce /Laws (honours) and Executive Masters of Public Administration, and has experience across both government and non-government organisations in a variety of legal and regulatory roles.

Sean Brohier has held a career in compliance and investigations for over 20 years. He has worked for the Office of State Revenue, NSW Fair Trading, and is currently the manager of the OCG’s Compliance and Investigations teams. He’s passionate about working with the community to help keep children safe.

Lisa Purves came to the OCG in 2011 and is currently the Manager of the Child Safe Organisations team. While she has a compliance and regulatory background her preference is to create training and resources that make it easy for people to comply with their obligations, recognising that most people want to do the right thing – if they know what to do.

Support and Resources:

Child Safe Self-Assessment: cssa.ocg.nsw.gov.au

Office of the Children’s Guardian resources - https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/our-resources

If you are looking for support from an OCG Child Safe Officer specific to your sector, or to book a training webinar for your staff contact childsafe@ocg.nsw.gov.au