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Date and time

Monday 15 May 2023, 10.00 am to 12.00 pm

Delivery mode

Online – a Zoom link will be provided 24 hours prior to the event

Audience 

Head of School, Risk and Compliance Manager, Classroom Teacher

Description                                  

This learning event will provide a comprehensive overview of the legal definition of 'consent' in Victoria. It will also cover the following topics:

• Age of consent laws

• 'Sexting' offences, including the distribution of child exploitation material (commonly referred to as child pornography)

•  Consequences for committing a criminal offence

• Where to get help

Key takeaways               

• strategies for the teaching of consent in an age-appropriate way

• greater understanding of the law relating to consent, sexting and respectful relationships.

Presenter information

Sarah Dunn       

Sarah Dunn is School Services Advisor at Independent Schools Victoria. Sarah is an experienced lawyer in the education sector. She provides strategic and practical advice to Member Schools in relation to a range of legal, regulatory, risk and compliance issues.

Link(s) to relevant VRQA Standards

•  Care, Safety and Welfare of Students – Child safety