SMO Training Workshop

Wearing 2 hats!

Why are we here?

Expectation: creating a culture of safety and care

Building a culture of Safety and Care

1. We are called to be people of gospel integrity 2. We are called to be people who prioritise what

God prioritises

Safe People

Being a safe team

Know the Code!

Know the Code!

Behaviour and Language (pg 17-18)

Know the Code!

Physical Contact (pg 19-21)

Know the Code!

Cultural Awareness (pg 23)

Know the Code!

Special Needs and ChildSafe Ratios (pg 24-26)

Know the Code!

Privacy (pg 27-28) and Scripture Union Victoria’s

Social Networking Policy

Know the Code!

Child and Vulnerable People Protection (pg 29-

30)

Child and Vulnerable People Protection

What is your responsibility with regards to protecting those in our program?

Don’t assume it won’t happen here – but don’t go looking

for it. Never promise to keep a conversation with a participant a

secret. If someone seems to be suffering from abuse or claims to

be abused, report it immediately and confidentially to your Directors.

Your Directors will contact Scripture Union Victoria’s Emergency Response Team and follow their advice and direction

Duty of Care and Registration

U12: must have parental permission for all activities

12-18: must have parental permission for all high risk activities

Over 18: must have emergency contact for all high risk activities

Follow Up

Unauthorised team members

Health and First Aid

Health and First Aid requirements of:• Participants• Team Members

Anaphylaxis (pg 43-45)

Mental Illness (pg 43-45)

What happens if something goes

wrong? Incidents (pg 57-59)

Emergency Response

1.Dial 000 (if appropriate) - If out of range dial 112 -2.Tell your Director (and First Aid Officer)

immediately3.Don’t assume public responsibility for any

incident or speak to the media! 4.Clear the effected area (if appropriate) 5.The Directors will contact ERT6.Pastorally care for those involved7.Contact the parents of effected persons if they

are under 18 (this applies to both participants and team members)

8.Pray

Team Training Handout #1

Safe Programs

Scenarios

Any Questions?Ask me if you can borrow the SP3 book to continue reading if you’re feeling unsure about any of this…