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In Australia, mandatory reporting is triggered when a nurse has “reasonable grounds” or a “reasonable suspicion” that a child is at risk of significant harm. You do not need definitive proof to act; the legal principle is: when in doubt, report.

Key Topics Covered:
• Who is a Mandatory Reporter?
• What Must Be Reported?
• Recognising Red Flags
• The 5-Step Reporting Process
• Jurisdictional Differences: A summary of age limits and reporting
thresholds across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, and the ACT.
• Cultural Safety: Approaching child safety within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with sensitivity and transparency.

Why This Matters? Failure to report can lead to legal penalties, professional misconduct consequences, and ongoing risk to the child. This video ensures you are equipped to meet your professional standards and protect vulnerable young people in your care.