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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
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 (formerly known as Campus).

        
Defence Youth Supervisor and Manager Course
The Defence Youth Supervisor and Manger Course is mandatory personnel supervising, managing, or commanding individuals under the age of 18. The Supervisor and Manager Course can be found on LXP (formerly known as Campus).

        
Defence Youth Protection – Youth Course
The new DYP – Youth Course is currently under development and envisaged to be published EOY 2024.

What youth training do I need to complete?

Defence Youth Protection Awareness Course

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

Defence Youth Supervisor and Manager Course

The Defence Youth Supervisor and Manger Course is mandatory for personnel supervising, managing, or commanding individuals under the age of 18. The Supervisor and Manager Course can be found on LXP

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 Defence Force Recruiting camp/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.