Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse

There is now one month to go before early childhood workers commence as mandatory reporters of child sexual abuse on 1 November 2024. All educators are encouraged to complete mandatory reporter training prior to the commencement date, with the following training opportunities available.

Online course

Access an online course that is available for all mandatory reporters of child sexual abuse at the Department of Communities Mandatory Reporting webpage.

Face-to-face or webinar training for early childhood workers

This training is delivered by the Department of Communities Mandatory Reporting Service and the Education and Care Regulatory Unit and will broadly cover the same content as the online training.  You can register for one of the six remaining sessions at Eventbrite.

1. Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 1pm (webinar): Register
2. Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 6pm (webinar): Register
3. Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 10am (Whitford Hockey Club in person only): Register
4. Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 6:30pm (Whitford Hockey Club in person only): Register
5. Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 10am (webinar or in person at Department of Communities Fremantle Head Office): Register
6. Tuesday 22 October 2024 at 6pm (webinar): Register

If the webinars are at capacity on Eventbrite, please add your details to the waitlist and you will still be emailed the link to the webinar. If you have any questions about mandatory reporting or the training, please contact RCMRexpansion@communities.wa.gov.au.

Every organisation has a responsibility to keep children and young people safe, please visit the Child Safe Organisations Knowledge Hub for further information.