University of Tasmania
1 hour
Learn about children's rights and safety frameworks to support young people in your community. This self-paced online course is ideal for anyone who interacts with children and wants to make informed decisions in their best interests.
This course is designed for community members of all backgrounds who interact with children. No prior knowledge or qualifications are required. You will need access to a computer or device with internet connection to complete the online course. Basic computer literacy is helpful but not essential.
The course covers the principles and values of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, including understanding children's right to express their views and have them taken seriously. You will learn about duty bearers and rights holders in child safety, community responsibilities in developing and implementing child safety policies and procedures, appropriate behaviors according to child safety frameworks and codes of conduct, and how to foster cultural change toward better realizing children's rights.
The University of Tasmania delivers this course through the Peter Underwood Centre for Educational Attainment, led by experienced researchers and practitioners in children's rights and education. The course is informed by global research evidence and designed by experts with extensive backgrounds in child participation, policy, and community engagement.
Upon completion, you will be equipped to contribute to cultural change in your community toward better realizing children's rights and ensuring their safety. This knowledge is valuable for educators, community workers, parents, volunteers, and anyone involved in child-related roles who want to improve child wellbeing and create safer, more inclusive environments for young people.
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