My Commitment

As a sole practitioner, I meet the professional, legal and ethical child-safety standards expected of all practitioners and therapists working with children. I hold a current Working with Children Check and follow Victorian Child Safe Standards and disability safeguarding requirements. Your trust matters, and your child’s safety and wellbeing always come first.

Working with Children Check

I hold a current Working with Children Check, which is a formal verification process designed to ensure that anyone working with children does so responsibly and safely. This check helps protect young people by confirming there is no disqualifying criminal history or risk factors, giving families assurance that child welfare is central to everything I do.

National Police Check

I also hold a current National Police Check, which provides a thorough confirmation of any past criminal history across all Australian states and territories. This check reinforces the safety and trustworthiness of my practice, so you can feel confident that working with me is built on integrity, accountability, and a commitment to protect the families I support.

NDIS Worker Screening Check

I hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Check, which is a rigorous assessment to confirm suitability for working with NDIS participants. This check evaluates any relevant criminal history and behaviour, ensuring that I meet the safety and integrity standards required to support people in the NDIS community. For you, it means knowing that I'm not only qualified, but screened, responsible, and committed to your trust and protection.

Duty of Care – Reporting & Safeguarding (Victoria)

At Equanimity Occupational Therapy (EOT), keeping children safe is a core responsibility of the work I do. As a registered health professional in Victoria, I am legally required to act if I reasonably believe a child is at risk of harm. This is the same legal, ethical and professional standard expected of all practitioners and therapists who work with children.

If something feels unsafe, inappropriate, or just does not feel right, you are encouraged to raise it. You do not need to be certain or have proof. Speaking up early helps keep children safe.

When to Raise a Concern

You can raise a concern at any time if:

  • A child or young person feels unsafe, uncomfortable or at risk

  • An adult’s behaviour feels inappropriate or crosses boundaries

  • A practitioner or worker does not seem to be following child-safety expectations

  • A Working with Children Check (WWCC) may be expired, misused or unclear

  • You are unsure, but something does not feel right

How to Raise a Concern

You can raise concerns with me at any time, in person, by phone or in writing. I will listen carefully, take your concern seriously and explain what happens next.

What Happens Next

If you raise a concern with me, I will:

  • Acknowledge it as soon as possible

  • Talk with you about what support or action may be needed

  • Help you contact the right service if required

  • Respect your privacy throughout the process

Your Rights

When raising a concern, you have the right to:

  • Be listened to and taken seriously

  • Raise a concern anonymously if you choose

  • Receive help to make a complaint

  • Be protected when raising concerns in good faith

  • Ask questions at any time

External Reporting Options (Victoria)

You can also report concerns directly to the following services:

Working with Children Check Victoria (WWCC)
Concerns about WWCC status or misuse
1300 652 879
childsafe@justice.vic.gov.au
vic.gov.au/contact-wwcc

Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP)
Child safety concerns or breaches of Child Safe Standards
1300 78 29 78
contact@ccyp.vic.gov.au
ccyp.vic.gov.au

National Disability Abuse & Neglect Hotline
1800 880 052 (Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm)

Victorian Disability Worker Commission (VDWC)
Concerns about disability worker misconduct
1800 497 132
vdwc.vic.gov.au

The Orange Door (Barwon)
Support for children and families
1800 312 820
orangedoor.vic.gov.au