Australian Capital Territory

• Child Abuse and Neglect
  [Guidelines for Schools and Preschools, Protocol between Family Services, Schools and Preschools]
  Downloadable guidelines and protocols in .pdf format.
• Code of Conduct for Volunteers
  Downloadable policy in .pdf format.
• Integrity
  This covers all aspects of integrity and ethics for the Public Service area in the ACT. A number of downloadable, .pdf documents are available, including a Code of Ethics.
• Playground Supervision of Students
  Downloadable policy in .pdf format.
• Pregnant Students
  Downloadable policy in .pdf format.
• Sexual Harassment
  [Countering in ACT Schools]
  Downloadable policy in .pdf format.
• Workplace Safety
  This covers all aspects of Workplace Safety for the Public Service area in the ACT. A number of downloadable, .pdf documents are available.

New South Wales

• Child Protection
  Policy documents on Child Protection;
• Code of Conduct
  Policy documents;
• Physical Contact with Students
  Primarily with sporting activities and the ‘touching’ of students.
• Student Discipline
  Policy documents;
• Teachers’ Duty of Care
  New South Wales Teachers’ Federation document covering the basics and legal responsibilities.

Northern Territory

• Duty of Care Statement
  .PDF document from the Teachers Toolbox, which contains a section on Duty of Care
• Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment
  ‘Provides information on Human Resource Management and more’.

Queensland

• Commitment to Professional Practice
  Covers responsibilities, duty of care and related aspects;
• Queensland Independent Education Union
  Statement on duty of care;
• Queensland Legal Aid Office
  Statement on legal responsibilities in school, including duty of care. Click on Civil Law/Personal Rights/Schools.
• Student Protection
  From the Queensland Catholic Education Commission. Overview plus the ability to download the ‘Student Protection Manual’. There is also access to a School Cybersafety Policy Template.

South Australia

• Child Protection [CESA]
  ‘The South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools [SACCS] requires its schools to implement child protection practices.’ Information including Key Elements and a link to further information.
• Duty of Care Policy
  ‘Education for the 21st Century’. Policy in .pdf format;
• Schools - Parents & Community
  Basic information on duty of care for parents;
• Schools - Staff
  Basic information on duty of care for school staff. Check listing at the L/H side;
• Student Work Experience
  Several documents [.pdf] relate to Duty of Care :
• Sexual Harassment;
• Racial Discrimination.

Tasmania

• Child Protection Publications
  Downloadable documents that cover every aspect of this area. Word and .pdf.
• Supervision of Students
  Covers general information, gender issues, staff-student ratios and more.
• Statements of Duties
  Covers all levels.

Victoria

• Child Safety on the Internet 1
• Code of Conduct for Teachers
  Check the draft code which is accessible here.
• Education Sector
  Information from Worksafe Victoria for those in this area. Download an Information Pack or a Compliance Tool.
• Employee Health Unit Publications
  ‘The Department’s Employee Health Unit produces a range of information to assists schools and other workplaces to achieve a safe and healthy environment which supports the wellbeing of all employees, students, contractors and visitors. The majority of these materials are accessible for download.’
• Healthy Schools are Effective Schools
  ‘An Introduction to School Climate - The Department promotes work environments where diversity is valued and everyone is treated with respect, fairness and dignity.’ A Resource Package is available.
• Human Resources Workforce
  Management - Plan - Workload - Teachers.
• Safety School, Welcome to
  O H & S information from the Education Department.
• SLD Principal Induction Template [1]
  Student Wellbeing;
• SLD Principal Induction Template [2]
  Student Wellbeing 2 - Legal responsibilities;
• Student Safety and Risk Management
  Downloadable .pdf document covering all areas of student safety and procedures.
• Professional Issues in Education
  Covers many areas.

Western Australia

• Child Protection Policy
  Procedures, policy and guidelines;
• Duty of Care
  Procedures, policy and guidelines;
• Duty of Care & Excursions
  A Power Point Presentation covering this topic.
• Human Resources Services
  ‘The Human Resources Services team is responsible for all aspects of conditions of employment, payroll and provides occupational safety and health and employee well-being services for all Department staff.’
• Legislative Responsibilities
  While more Occupational Health & Safety, some legal aspects included;
• Policies & Guidelines
  Search for further information as required.