Convicted sex offenders are continuing to appeal Working with Children Check refusals at the state’s peak civil tribunal despite promises from the Minns Government of a “one strike” policy.
Child predators are slipping through the cracks of Australia’s child protection systems, with one key safeguard considered a “game-changer”.
Child predators are slipping through cracks in Australia’s fractured child protection systems – a national register could be the “game-changer” families need.
AI-companion chatbots are dangerously promoting harmful personas including sexualised underage characters that encourage pedophilia and other sickening behaviours.
WhatsApp messages have exposed a cheating racket where international students are paying thousands to have assignments written for them.
A Sydney man convicted of sexual offences was operating as a tennis coach alongside kids for almost two years without holding a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Childcare centres across NSW are receiving a wave of “special requests” for their children not to be cared for by male educators, excluding them from tasks such as nappy changes, toileting and dressing.
Leading experts have described the private tutoring industry as ‘highly unregulated’, saying some tutors are operating without a valid Working With Children Check.
A university offering online, fast-tracked qualifications to work in early childhood has told students that it will no longer be able to secure placement opportunities, due to “heightened scrutiny” within the sector.
A male teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted another educator in front of a student was granted an NDIS Worker Check despite being the subject of an active Education Department investigation.
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