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Child safety reform resources

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Child Safety) Act 2025​ has been passed by Victorian Parliament on behalf of all states and territories. The department will continue to provide updates, noting most changes will take effect in early 2026.​​​

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Child safety reform webinars

​Recorded webinar sessions are available for approved providers and services to learn about and prepare for the upcoming legislative changes.​​

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Information session

Inappropriate conduct

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Device restrictions

Child safety training

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Protective behaviours and behaviour guidance training

Free protective behaviours and behaviour guidance training, together with intensive face-to-face coaching, available for Queensland early childhood educators, in partnership with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect and Autism Queensland.

Last updated 20 January 2026