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Note: This course supersedes CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at risk

CHCPRT025 Identify and Report Children and Young People at Risk is a comprehensive child protection course that provides training around all aspects of abuse, reporting requirements and legal obligations for early childhood professionals.

Study online at your own pace with live weekly support sessions.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Child Protection

Upcoming Dates

June 2025

Self-paced courses

Elevate your management committee training with our self-paced learning portal.  

Our comprehensive training is designed to address the unique challenges faced by management committees.

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

7

LeadershipCommittees

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

APST aligned

This self-paced course explores a funds of knowledge approach and what it means for educators’ work with children and families, particularly those in high-poverty and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Explore the series. 

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

1, 6, 5

Child RelationshipsPartnershipsFamily relationshipsCritical ReflectionEarly Years Learning FrameworkPedagogy and practiceWellbeing

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

APST aligned

This self-paced course explores strategies for building partnerships with families, with a particular focus on engaging families in high-poverty contexts using effective communication. Explore the series. 

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

6

PartnershipsFamily relationshipsCritical ReflectionEarly Years Learning FrameworkPedagogy and practiceWellbeingCommunicationExceeding Themes

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Self-paced courses

This self-paced course aims to provide support for educators in mainstream early childhood services who want to cultivate partnerships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and embed local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages in the curriculum. Explore the series. 

Delivery Method:

Self-Paced Online

NQS Areas:

6, 1, 5

PartnershipsCritical ReflectionEarly Years Learning FrameworkPedagogy and practiceWellbeingCommunicationFirst Nations PeoplesChild RelationshipsCulture

Upcoming Dates

Available anytime

Relationships with Children

APST aligned

NEW TOPIC

This session is the first in a series that will serve to establish foundational understanding of the neurodiversity paradigm, inclusive practice and strengths-based language.

NQS Areas:

1, 5

WellbeingPedagogy and practiceChild RelationshipsCritical ReflectionCommunicationBehaviourNEW topics

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 01 Jul 25
πŸ•’10am-12:30pm

Mon, 4 Aug 25
πŸ•’3pm-5:30pm

Tue, 02 Sep 25
πŸ•’10am-12:30pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

  • Have you ever wondered what consent looks like with very young children?
  • Are you unsure of where to start with body safety education?

This webinar will help professionals to understand the concepts of respect, body safety and consent. This will include practical skills and knowledge for implementing and teaching these concepts amongst infants, toddlers and preschoolers.  

We will also discuss how these topics and strategies can be introduced to families at the service, encouraging them to learn more and teach these concepts in the home.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

2, 5, 7

Child Protection

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 1 Jul 25
πŸ•’3pm-5.30pm

Fri, 8 Aug 25
πŸ•’10am-12.30pm

Mon, 15 Sep 25
πŸ•’3pm-5:30pm

Relationships with Children

NEW TOPIC

Educators often cite managing children’s behaviour as a key challenge in their work with young children, but this session can help you change that!

 

Delivery Method:

Webinar, Inservice

NQS Areas:

1, 5

BehaviourChild Protection

Upcoming Dates

Wed, 2 Jul 25
πŸ•’ 10am-12pm

Tue, 19 Aug 25
πŸ•’10am-12pm

Tue, 04 Nov 25
πŸ•’10am-12pm

Relationships with Children

APST aligned

NEW TOPIC

Learn practical strategies to support diverse communication styles and embed neuroinclusive practices in your setting. This session explores Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools and approaches that help every child feel heard, valued, and connected.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 3, 5

Pedagogy and practiceChild RelationshipsSelf-regulationCommunicationProgrammingNEW topics

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 03 Jul 25
πŸ•’10am-12pm

Wed, 13 Aug 25
πŸ•’2pm-4pm

Thu, 11 Sep 25
πŸ•’11am-1pm

Program and Practice

APST aligned

The Early Years Learning Framework V2.0 aims to “support early childhood providers, teachers and educators to extend and enrich children’s learning from birth to 5 years...” (AGDE, 2022, p.4).  

  • Are you finding it challenging to find the time to connect and engage with the EYLF V2.0? 

This session will guide you in embracing the learning framework as an integral component of your pedagogy and practice. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Pedagogy and practiceEarly Years Learning FrameworkEYLF V2.0

Upcoming Dates

Thu, 03 Jul 25
πŸ•’1pm-3pm

Relationships with Children

APST aligned

Communicating well with children is essential to their development. Learn 5 strategies to enhance your interactions and conversations with children in order to help them feel safe and secure, and to build strong relationships. 

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 4, 5

Child Relationships

Upcoming Dates

Mon, 07 Jul 25
πŸ•’10am-12pm

Thu, 14 Aug 25
πŸ•’2pm-4pm

Thu, 30 Oct 25
πŸ•’10am-12pm

Program and Practice

What does school readiness look like and how can we support the child before, during and after they transition to school? 

This two hour session will focus on children’s transitions to school, and how participants can support each child through this journey of change.

Delivery Method:

Webinar

NQS Areas:

1, 5, 6

Upcoming Dates

Tue, 08 Jul 25
πŸ•’10am-12pm

Tue, 22 Jul 25
πŸ•’2pm-4pm

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RTO Accredited Training

CELA’s Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID: 90842) provides accredited, nationally recognised qualifications including our child protection training for childcare, early and middle childhood educators. We use high-quality, customised training and assessment materials written by subject matter experts to meet the unique requirements of the early childhood sector.

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Our expert educators will tailor the content to meet the needs of your team. You choose the date, location and topic and we’ll come to you.

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While our training calendar is extensive, we know that sometimes you need a more targeted approach. Our learning and development specialists can tailor your training to be delivered where, when and how you need it. 

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We offer a unique mentoring program that can be completely tailored to your needs and specifications. Based on sound educational practice and specialist expertise, our mentors provide one-on-one and group sessions to support professional progress.

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