Youth Protection Training
Defence is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of youth involved in its programs. To support this, comprehensive online training is available, equipping Defence personnel, volunteers and those in youth-related roles with the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard young people participating in Defence youth programs.
Defence Youth Protection - Awareness Course
Defence Youth Protection - Supervisor and Manager Course
Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members
What youth training do I need to complete?
- Defence Youth Protection – Awareness
The Defence Youth Protection - Awareness Course is mandatory for all Defence personnel, providing foundation knowledge and understanding of why youth safety is a priority for Defence. The course can be found on LXP and LXP Global. - Defence Youth Protection – Supervisor and Manager
The Defence Youth Protection - Supervisor and Manger course is mandatory for personnel supervising, managing, or commanding individuals under the age of 18. The Defence Youth Protection - Supervisor and Manger course can be found on LXP and LXP Global. - Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members
The Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members course is mandatory for all Defence members under the age of 18. All personnel within the Department of Defence, including ADF and APS are considered Defence members for the purposes of this course. The Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members course is also mandatory for all ADF Cadets under 18 years of age. The Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members course can be found on LXP and CadetNet.
Defence Youth Protection Courses
| Defence Youth Course | Content Summary | Intended Audience | Course Number/Proficiency (LXP/PmKeys) |
Renewal Period | |
| Defence Youth Protection - Awareness |
The awareness course focuses on foundation knowledge and understanding why youth safety is a priority for Defence. Note: The DYP awareness course serves as a prerequisite for the DYP supervisor and manager course. |
ADF Members: All ADF members (SERCATs 3-7). APS Employees: All APS employees in Defence who engage with youth as part of their duties must complete the DYP awareness course. Contractors: Contracts involving interaction with youth should include a provision for contractors to complete the DYP awareness course at the contract's commencement. ADF Cadets: All adults in the ADF Cadets |
214570 | P108378 | 3 years |
| Defence Youth Protection - Supervisor and Manager |
The supervisor and manager course is mandatory for Defence personnel supervising, managing, or commanding individuals under the age of 18. |
ADF/APS: In a management/supervisor role of under 18 ADF recruits and trainees, and in a management/supervisor role of under 18 APS employees during on boarding and initial postings. |
219028 | P129871 | |
| Defence Youth Protection for Under 18 Defence Members |
The youth course (on LXP for under 18 year olds) is for ADF members and APS employees under 18 years old. |
Under 18 Defence Personnel and under 18 ADF Cadets. |
215762 |
P123758 |
3 years, Or, When reach 18 years of age, complete Defence Youth Protection - Awareness |
Do I need a Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Check (or equivalent)?
You are required to obtain and maintain a Working with Children Check if you:
- You work in a defined youth-related work position.
- You provide overnight care and supervision of youth participating in a Defence Youth Program or ADF Career activity.
- You are a Cadet Adult Volunteer, including Officers of Cadets, Instructors of Cadets, and Defence Approved Helpers.
Select your state or territory for information on how to apply:
- Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- New South Wales (NSW)
- Northern Territory (NT)
- Queensland (QLD)
- South Australia (SA)
- Tasmania (TAS)
- Victoria (VIC)
- Western Australia (WA)
Volunteers may be required to undergo additional suitability screening, dependant on the Youth Program. If additional screening is needed, the program point of contact will provide further guidance.