What is a child and youth risk management strategy?
Under the Act, employers in regulated employment and regulated businesses must develop and implement annually, strategies to identify and manage the risks to children in that particular service environment. While the employment screening conducted by the Commission is a significant step in the protection of children and young people, it is important to appreciate that the legislation is not designed to replace appropriate risk management strategies. The possession of a blue card issued by the Commission is not an absolute safeguard, and should not encourage complacency on the part of the employer.
