Safety and Incident Report

SAFETY - CHILD WELFARE, SECURITY & SAFETY, INCIDENT & FIRST AID REPORTING

This page has information for managing the health, safety and wellbeing of children in our care and form for reporting any issues of concern. Use this form to record all incidents, near misses, accidents, and issue of first aid items (even if minor).
It can also be used to report on maintenance and supplies running low.

IF A SERIOUS INJURY - CALL 000

  1. Call 000 immediately and ask for AMBULANCE

  2. Call Leiz 0419146634 OR Allan 0418146634, and if no answer text and call Jaime 0467878643 who will contact the parent

  3. If Leiz, Allan or Jaime can’t be reached, text them, then call the parent and explain what happened and the action taken

  4. Remember key information and if appropriate, make notes immediately (memory can fade)

IF A SERIOUS INCIDENT or LIKELY RISK with serious consequences - Call 000

  1. Call 000 immediately and ask for POLICE or FIRE or AMBULANCE and they can help

  2. Call Leiz 0419146634 OR Allan 0418146634. If no answer, text both then call Jaime or another senior tutor.

NOTE: This might be a fire or fire hazard, chemical/gas leak, burst pipes, flood, threatening member of the public, public disturbance, nearby crash.

CHILD SAFETY SERVICES - mandatory reporting or advice

CHILD SAFETY SERVICES 1800 000 123 - The Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line which is the first point of contact for child wellbeing and safety. Concerns can be confidentiality discussed or for mandatory reporting.
TAS POLICE 131 444 or if immediate threat or safety risk 000
Sexual Assault Support (24-hour) 1800 MYSUPPORT on 1800 697 877

REPORT TO CHILD SAFETY SERVICES - CLICK TO REDIRECT TO DECYP:
Mandatory Reporting of concerns about a child’s safety to the Department of Education, Children & Young People (DECYP) applies to all Crew Tutors from 1 July 2024. Note, you do not have to inform the Co-Principals that you are reporting or discussing an issue, particularly if there is concern of their involvement. However, if the Co-Principals are not subject of the concern then it is helpful to discretely and confidentially inform the Co-Principals to determine appropriate additional action that Crew may need to take to ensure the safety and confidentiality of the child/children and other party or parties.
The needs and welfare of the child or young person must take priority over any perceived threat to the reputation of the organisation or associated individuals. Reference
Child & Youth Safe Framework implemented from 1 July 2024 - this document sets our Tasmanian government requirements as well as information on more services for referral and their contact numbers.

CREW INCIDENT REPORT

DEBRIEFING AFTER AN INCIDENT - FIRST AID, CHILD SAFETY, NEAR MISS, SECURITY, ACCIDENT

In the event of an injury or incident that is more than a minor event, it is important to ensure you ‘the first aider’ or tutor are feeling ok. Red Cross recommends considering the following questions:

  • How did I react?

  • Did I stay calm?

  • What else could have I done?

  • How can I improve my skills?

  • What other equipment might have been appropriate?

  • Do I need to discuss this with a trusted manager or colleague, or other health or mental health professional?

Please keep the communication lines open with Leiz 0419146634 or Allan 0418146634, and discuss any serious matter or even concern about a potentially serious matter with Leiz or Allan, as well as have a debrief conversation with one of them. If you are not feeling OK after an incident or injury, we encourage you to talk with your Lead Tutor or one of the Co-Principals (Leiz or Allan) or a health professional such as a GP or psychologist.