Contractors & Trades People Not working with Children Information for visitors to C&K What is a Restricted Person? Restricted Person as defined by Blue Card Services The Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (Qld) defines a restricted person is a person who either: has been issued a negative noticehas a suspended blue cardis a disqualified personhas been charged with a disqualifying offence that has not been finalised, oris the subject of an adverse interstate Working with Children Check decision that is in effect. To work or volunteer at a C&K Service you must: Not be a restricted person; andIf you become a restricted person, you must immediately stop work in regulated child-related work or volunteering. Do I need a Blue Card? Individuals requiring a Blue Card- Blue Card Services When you don’t need a blue card You don't need a blue card if you are: A volunteer parentA volunteer under 18 years of ageA paid employee, volunteer or student—and you are not a restricted person or a running a business— who has not conducted any child-related work for more than 7 days in a calendar year, noting that acalendar year starts from 1 January and ends on 31 December‘day’ is for any period of time on 1 day, irrespective of whether it is a full day or part day Child Protection Safe, protective and healthy environments are fundamental to every child having the opportunity to learn and grow to their full potential. C&K is committed to protecting children’s safety and wellbeing. C&K acknowledges that protecting children’s safety and wellbeing is everyone’s responsibility. See C&K’s Child Protection Policy for more detail Child Harm Definitions Emotional (Psychological) Abuse:Emotional abuse of a child may include use of inappropriate comments or behaviour towards a child which results in significant emotional harm or trauma including but not limited to verbal abuse, threats, manipulative behaviour, hostility, rejection, deliberately making a child feel unimportant or embarrassed or exposing child to domestic and family violence or stories and/or media about violence. Neglect:Neglect happens when a child's basic needs are not met, affecting their health and development. Basic needs include food, housing, clean-living conditions, health care, adequate clothing, personal hygiene and adequate supervision.Physical Abuse: Physical abuse happens when a child has been hurt or injured, and it is not an accident. Physical abuse does not always leave visible marks or injuries. Physical abuse can include physical/corporal punishment, hitting, shaking, choking, smothering, throwing, burning, biting, poisoning and the use physical restraints.Sexual Abuse: Sexual abuse occurs when an adult, other child or adolescent uses their power or authority to involve a child in sexual activity. Sexual abuse includes but is not limited to:Kissing or holding a child in a sexual mannerExposing a sexual body part to a childHaving sexual relations with a child under 16 years of ageTalking in a sexually explicit way that is not age or developmentally appropriateFondling a child in a sexual mannerPenetrating a child's vagina or anus by penis, finger or any other objectOral sexRapeShowing pornographic images to a childHaving a child pose or perform in a sexual mannerForcing a child to watch a sexual act Grooming Behaviours:Involves a person manipulating a child, parents/guardians and/or significant persons such as teachers and educators to gain their trust, build rapport, and exert their power over them so they can then sexually abuse a child. Grooming tends to follow patterns that may include these behaviours: Targeting a specific childBuilding trust and rapport with the child and their familyGiving the child special attention such as giving gifts for no special occasionMaking physical contact with a young child that is sexual in nature and inappropriateSpending time alone with the child rather than spending time with people of similar ageReferring to a child’s body in an inappropriate mannerIsolating the childBeginning to sexualise the relationship with the childMaintaining overall control of the child once sexual abuse has occurred, for example using secrets, blame and threats Key Policies and Procedures Workplace Health and Safety Policy StatementChild Protection PolicyPrivacy PolicyCode of Conduct - SuppliersComplaint Management Procedure
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