Past Events

    In-person - Volunteer-involved organisations workshops 3, 5 and 6 November 2025

    The OIR is running a series of in-person workshops for volunteer-involved organisations on the Child and Youth Safe Framework in November.

    During these two-hour in-person workshops, you’ll take part in practical activities that build key child-safe practices and policies.

    You will:

    • choose the child-safe area you’d like to focus on.
    • receive real-time support, tools, and resources
    • leave with foundational child-safe work for your organisation already underway—or with existing work refined.

    What practical activities are available in the workshop?

    • Get started on your Statement of Commitment to Child and Youth Safety
    • Begin developing your Child and Youth Safe Policy
    • Practice identifying between positive, concerning and inappropriate behaviours (Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct)
    • Assess your organisation’s progress with the Child and Youth Safe Standards and Universal Principle
    • Review, improve and action your organisation's existing Child and Youth Safe Policy

    Who are these workshops for?

    These workshops are for volunteers, workers and leaders of volunteer-involved organisations which provide services for children and young people. This includes organisations where some or all of the workforce are volunteers.

    Varied times

    Hobart, Launceston and Ulverstone

    Webinar - Putting Child and Youth Safe Standard 3 into practice Tuesday 24 February 2026

    Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026

    Time: 10:00-11:00am

    During this one-hour practical webinar we will invite participants to take part in an interactive fictional case study activity and explore strategies for implementing Standard 3 in real-world contexts.

    What will this session include?

    • A detailed explanation of Child and Youth Safe Standard 3: Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing
    • A fictional case study designed to prompt thoughtful group discussion
    • Valuable insights drawn from current research
    • Access to newly released implementation guidance.

    Who is this session for?

    This session is for both leader and workers of organisations which provide services for children and young people in Tasmania.

    For those unable to attend the live webinar, a recording will be made available via the OIR website.

    Sign up here

    10:00-11:00am

    Online

    Webinar – Early Childhood Education and Care: A Leader’s Guide to the Reportable Conduct Scheme Thursday 26 February 2026

    Date: Thursday 26 February 2026

    Time: 10:00-11:00am

    Audience: Managers, centre leaders and supervisors in Early Childhood Education and Care are invited to join a one-hour webinar on 26 February, from 10:00-11:00am.

    The OIR has developed its first Team Chat pack- a sector specific ‘train the trainer’ resource and video, created for the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. This is the first in a three-part series designed to spark meaningful conversations, encourage critical reflection, inspire new ideas and motivate everyone to play a role in making services safer for children and young people.

    What will this session include?

    Topic: The Reportable Conduct Scheme

    • Educational video – designed to be paused as you and your team progress through the activities.
    • Real time guidance on how to facilitate this session with your organisation

    Participants will gain skills and knowledge in child safety, the Reportable Conduct Scheme in Tasmania and receive the resources to deliver this training with their services.

    If you’re unable to attend the live webinar, a recording will be available for registered participants. 

    Sign up here

    10:00-11:00am

    Online

    Webinar –Dance Sector: Identify child safety risks and prevent harm Wednesday 4 March 2026

    Date: 4 March 2026

    Time: 2:00-2:30pm

    All educators and leaders in the dance sector are invited to join a 30-minute webinar on 4 March, from 2:00-2:30pm.

    The OIR will provide a tailored session to the dance sector on the Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety, and how to identify and address child safety risks within your organisation.

    What will this session include?

    • an introduction into the Child and Youth Safe Standards and Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety
    • practical guidance and tools to support participants in,
    • identifying child and youth safety risks and preventing harm
    • participants will take away practical child safe resources.

    Who is this session for?

    This session is for all educators and leaders in the dance sector.

    If you’re unable to attend the live webinar, a recording will be available by request, and for registered participants. 

    Sign up here

    2:00-2:30pm

    Online

    Webinar – Parents and Carers – Recognise signs of a child and youth safe organisation Wednesday 18 March 2026

    Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026

    Time: 12:00-1:00pm

    Parents and carers are invited to attend a one-hour webinar on Wednesday 18 March, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

    The OIR has created this session to support the important role parents and carers play in building child safe organisations.

    The session will cover what parents and carers should know about the Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety. The content will be relatable and practical, with participants able to submit questions or topics for discussion before the session.

    What will this session include?

    • Practical tools to help participants:
    • recognise organisations that are continually working towards being child and youth safe
    • identify child and youth safety risks and prevent harm
    • act early and speak up
    • Insights drawn from current research
    • An opportunity to take part in conversations with other parents and carers

    Who is this session for?

    This session is for parents and carers who have children or young people enrolled in child and youth organisations across Tasmania.

    If you’re unable to attend the live webinar, a recording will be available on the OIR website. 

    Sign up here

    12:00-1:00pm

    Online

    Webinar – Putting Standard 4 into Practice Tuesday 14 April 2026

    Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026

    Time: 2:00-3:00pm

    During this one-hour practical webinar we will invite participants to take part in an interactive fictional case study activity and explore strategies for implementing Standard 4 in real-world contexts.

    What will this session include?

    • A detailed explanation of Child and Youth Safe Standard 4: Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice
    • A fictional case study designed to prompt thoughtful group discussion
    • Valuable insights drawn from current research
    • Access to newly released implementation guidance.

    Who is this session for?

    This session is for both leader and workers of organisations which provide services for children and young people in Tasmania.

    For those unable to attend the live webinar, a recording will be made available via the OIR website. 

    Sign up here

    2:00-3:00pm

    Online