Scenario: Lucy - Extreme Nappy Rash and Large Red Handprint

[MariaPorcaro]

hello I would really love some help as im stuck answering a few of these questions....

Lucy is six months old and attends an education and care service Mon, Wed and Friday. Lucy’s mother is Aboriginal and a night packer at the local shops so dad drops Lucy off and mum picks her up. They live in a community where police often visit due to frequency of violence. It is Monday and Lucy’s father drops her off. Lucy has just started to sit up whilst aided with soft pillows around her. You attempt to sit Lucy down but she screams and puts her hands up for you. Lucy’s father tells you she has been like this all morning and he has had enough and needs to get to work and he leaves.
You decide to check Lucy’s nappy when you notice the nappy is soaked through; she has a nappy rash that has resulted in her bottom bleeding and a large red hand print at the top of her leg. Lucy is screaming as you attempt to place a clean nappy on her. You gently place nappy cream on her bottom as permission has been granted on the enrollment form and pick Lucy up to console her.


Following policy and procedure what is your immediate response?


All students to prepare a written report in relation to Lucy. ensure you write professionally and with no personal opinions or judgement. You may make up information such as the address.

[MariaPorcaro]

Oh I am also from SA so relevent to my state please xx

[MariaPorcaro]

D:- Will the parent be notified? Explain why or why not?

I would let the parent know when they came to pick Lucy up that we noticed she had nappy rash that made her bottom bleed and that we noticed a red mark on her leg and that she was quite upset, but will not inform them that it was reported to CARL as it would put the child at risk of further abuse and also of the parent taking her out of care, and then there will no longer be able to be like a refuge for Lucy.


Not sure if this is ok please help thankyou xx

[MariaPorcaro]

Just want an opinion does this sound ok and im in SA


E:- Clearly explain the procedures for reporting in your state or territory, include the organisation you contact, contact numbers and information you need.

The child's name, age, date of birth and address, child care centre, the parent or caregiver's name, their age address, phone number cultural background and considerations, including Clan group for an Aboriginal child if known relevant parent, caregiver or family information. A detailed description of injury, abuse and/or neglect (current and previous), including time frames, impact on the child and context of the alleged incident or reported concerns the child's current situation the current location of the child, parent or caregiver the alleged perpetrator's name, age, address, phone number, relationship to the child and current whereabouts what supports/networks does the family have in terms of family, friends and community what agencies/professionals are currently involved or have been involved in the past when and how did you find out about the abuse or neglect your name, contact details and relationship with the child and family. The organisation to contact is CARL 131478

[Lorina]

In regards to reporting the child abuse the following may help:

Reporting Child Abuse In SA

D) Yes, I think you're on the right track! I wouldn't let them know that you filed a report however you can let them know that while changing Lucy's nappy you noticed she has extreme nappy rash which you applied the nappy rash cream on her throughout the day. You could also suggest to the parents to apply the cream on Lucy while changing her nappy at home.

E) Seems like you're on the right track with your response!

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Lorina