Child safety training

Child safety training teaches childcare educators and staff how to keep children safe, including recognising signs of harm, responding to and reporting concerns, understanding their obligations as mandatory reporters, and applying the child safe principles in everyday practice. It complements, but does not replace, a Working with Children Check: the check screens who is allowed to work with children, while the training builds the knowledge and habits to protect them day to day.

From 27 February 2026, a nationally consistent mandatory child safety training applies to everyone working in or involved with an education and care service regulated by the National Law. This covers persons with management and control, nominated supervisors, people in day to day charge, staff, volunteers and students. A foundation module is available from 27 February 2026, with advanced modules following later in the year. Some state-specific elements still apply on top of the national requirement, so the exact form this takes for your service can vary by where you operate. You can read more in our guide to the 2026 childcare child safety reforms.

For educators, completing and keeping evidence of child safety training shows a service you are ready to meet these strengthened expectations. Storing it on your Career Passport alongside your Working with Children Check and qualifications keeps your safety credentials in one place when you move between services.