❓ A parliamentary question addresses the implementation of mandatory child abuse reporting, focusing on the timeline, training for professionals, responsible agencies, training content, and duration. The answer outlines the legislative process and the collaborative approach to training development.
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CHILD ABUSE - MANDATORY REPORTING
I refer to the announcement by the Attorney General that mandatory reporting of child abuse by professionals will be introduced into Western Australia. (1) What year will mandatory reporting commence? (2) What training will professionals be given to be able to detect child abuse? (3) Which agency will be responsible for this training delivery? (4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY
I refer to the announcement by the Attorney General that mandatory reporting of child abuse by professionals will be introduced into Western Australia. (1) What year will mandatory reporting commence? (2) What training will professionals be given to be able to detect child abuse? (3) Which agency will be responsible for this training delivery? (4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(1) What year will mandatory reporting commence? (2) What training will professionals be given to be able to detect child abuse? (3) Which agency will be responsible for this training delivery? (4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(2) What training will professionals be given to be able to detect child abuse? (3) Which agency will be responsible for this training delivery? (4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(3) Which agency will be responsible for this training delivery? (4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(1) What year will mandatory reporting commence? (2) What training will professionals be given to be able to detect child abuse? (3) Which agency will be responsible for this training delivery? (4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(2) What training will professionals be given to be able to detect child abuse? (3) Which agency will be responsible for this training delivery? (4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(3) Which agency will be responsible for this training delivery? (4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(4) What will this training consist of? (5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(5) How long with the training be for; will it be for two days a week, or will professionals need to do extensive training over a longer period? Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
Hon SUE ELLERY replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(1) The Children and Community Services Amendment (Reporting Sexual Abuse of Children) Bill 2007 must pass through both houses of Parliament before it comes into effect. (2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(2) The development of training and professional education has commenced and will target mandated reporters and allied professionals. A range of training options and supporting resources is being developed to meet the needs of all targeted groups. (3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(3) The Department for Child Protection is the lead agency in developing an across-government approach to training. The department has formed an interagency training working group with representatives from the Departments of Education and Training, Education Services and Health and the police to plan, develop and deliver the necessary training. (4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(4) The training will consist of a range of training and professional development options so that all mandated reporters have access to the appropriate level of training. (5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
(5) The length of time for training and professional development will depend on the training needs of the mandated reporters. The Department for Child Protection is working closely with the relevant government departments to ensure that all groups have a range of suitable training opportunities to meet their needs.
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