Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Hi Lorina,

I just confused with this case as I haven't achieved satisfactory yet for about twice attempts.
I hope you can help me.

Scenario

Ameen
Ameen has been at your service for 3 months. His family has recently migrated from the Middle East and both he and his mother, Nadja speak very little English. One day Nadja arrives with Ameen at the service and is visibly distressed. Ameen’s teacher Katia is able to ascertain that Ameen’s father has beaten both him and his mother. They are both frightened and distressed. Being new to Australia they have no family or friends they can ask for help.

a) What is your duty of care to Ameen and his mother?

i answered,
I should do an observation first to collect evidence and document. Concern on what they said about their condition (while keeping the confidentiality) and also capture and document some evidence, for example in this case, if both were beaten by the Father, I have to document evidence from Ameen (his body) of any bruises (if there’s any), size of bruises, colour, new bruise or old one, Ameen’s condition in the class, his social behaviour, and complete the observation by collecting some statements spoken from Ameen or his mother. Then if it is really suspecting, I must report the information and observations to my supervisor and offer support by referring them to an advocacy or support service.

what's wrong with my answer? because the assessor didn't explain why my answer is wrong.
I hope you can lightened me by giving some explanation and suggestion
Thank you.

Scenario: Ameen
Ameen has been at your service for 3 months. His family has recently migrated from the Middle East and both he and his mother, Nadja speak very little English. One day Nadja arrives with Ameen at the service and is visibly distressed. Ameen’s teacher Katia is able to ascertain that Ameen’s father has beaten both him and his mother. They are both frightened and distressed. Being new to Australia they have no family or friends they can ask for help.
a) What is your role as a mandatory reporter in protecting Ameen and his mother?
i answered- It is important for educators to be alert to  suspicious behaviour or unexplained physical injuries.Documenting signs of possible risk of harm is an extremely important role for educators. Such documentation can assist in identifying a pattern of unexplained changes in the child’s behaviour. Early childhood educators must act as advocates for children and take action to alert child protection authorities.To be an effective advocate, educators must  be aware and alert to indicators of risk of harm (or risk of significant harm), be familiar with the child protection policy of the service and the protocols for notification, accurately and objectively record any concerns of risk of harm, immediately report concerns to the service’s supervisor and establish a caring, trusting relationship with child and his mother.

b) Name the relevant legislation that you would need to follow in your State.
i need help for this

Relevant legislation that you would need to follow in Victoria?

here the legislation need will be as per an Australian Child Protection or Domestic Violence.