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Risk Management Strategy

This document outlines the Risk Management Strategy for District 69's Youth Leadership programs and Gavel Clubs, emphasizing child protection and compliance with relevant laws, including the Child Protection Policies for QLD and NSW. It details preventative strategies, requirements for presenters, and responsibilities for members involved in youth programs, ensuring a safe environment for participants under 18. Key elements include risk assessment plans, adherence to the Code of Conduct, and support for children affected by harm, alongside regulatory compliance since the policy's enactment on January 1, 2007.

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Risk Management Strategy

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  1. Risk Management Strategy In District 69

  2. Content • Child Protection Policy QLD • Child Protection Policy NSW • Preventative strategies to protect people under 18 at Youth Leadership courses and Gavel Clubs

  3. Why? • It’s the Law ! • Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Regulation 2001

  4. What? D69 Policy effective 1 January 2007 • Download from D69 website http://www.toastmastersd69.org D69 Noticeboard

  5. Who? • Members involved in • Youth Leadership • Gavel Clubs • Speechcraft …( for under 18s) • Not if run specifically for Adults

  6. Requirements: • Each presenter must have a Blue Card • Complete a Risk Management Plan • Let Youth Leadership Coordinator know about your course • Members will complete an Agreement to Comply

  7. Considerations: • Statement of Commitment • Code of Conduct • Responsibilities, procedures and consequences

  8. Code of Conduct • Exercise a satisfactory level of care and diligence • Report an incident relating to harm, potential or suspected harm • Support a child who is a victim of harm, potential or suspected harm

  9. Risk Assessment Plans • Prior to commencement analyse risk • Should consider: • Number of people taking part • Age range and gender mix of participants • Venue • Provision of information • Pick up/Drop off arrangements

  10. Before commencing: • A copy of the D69 Risk Strategy should be made available to all relevant stakeholders.

  11. Members involved must: • exercise a satisfactory level of care and diligence when working with or supervising children and young people • report an incident relating to harm or potential or suspected harm • cooperate with relevant statutory and regulatory authorities involved in child protection. • support a child who is a victim of harm or potential or suspected victim of harm and safeguard their privacy and dignity.

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