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Reportable Conduct Scheme

The Reportable Conduct Scheme is a statutory scheme established under Queensland law that helps protect children in organisations like ours. It makes sure concerns about how staff, volunteers, or contractors behave around children are taken seriously and handled appropriately.

Under this scheme, we must:

  • Receive and review all concerns reported about behaviour towards children
  • Undertake an assessment and investigate those concerns
  • Take any action necessary to keep children safe
  • Notify the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC), the independent oversight body, about reportable matters

The scheme helps make sure organisations are accountable and prioritise children’s safety at all times.

Submit a report

What is Reportable Conduct?

Under Queensland law, reportable conduct includes conduct by a worker (employee, volunteer, or contractor) that involves:

  • A sexual offence against, with, or in the presence of a child
  • Sexual misconduct involving a child
  • Ill-treatment of a child
  • Significant neglect of a child
  • Physical violence against, with, or in the presence of a child
  • Behaviour that causes significant emotional or psychological harm to a child

Reportable conduct can include a single incident or a pattern of behaviour and could occur inside or outside of work, that raises concern about a person’s suitability to work with children.

Why make a report?

By reporting concerns, you help to:

  • Protect children from harm
  • Ensure concerns are properly assessed and independently overseen
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability and transparency

You do not need to be certain that reportable conduct has occurred. You only need to have a reasonable belief that there are concerns that should be reported for assessment.

How will we respond?

We take all reports seriously. In line with our legal obligations under the scheme, we will:

  • Assess the information received
  • Take immediate steps to ensure the child’s safety where needed
  • Undertake risk assessments where necessary
  • Notify the Queensland Family and Child Commission within their required timeframes
  • Conduct a fair and thorough investigation process
  • Take appropriate action based on the outcome of those investigation processes

All reports are handled confidentially; however, some information may be shared with regulators or other authorities as required by law.

Make a report

If you have a concern about possible reportable conduct, you can:

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, contact emergency services on 000.

Reportable Conduct Notification