Child Safety and Wellbeing
Information for families and the school community.
Elisabeth Murdoch College is committed to providing an environment where students are safe and feel safe.
Our child safety framework includes policies, codes and procedures that explain how we support and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students and protect them from harm. These documents are available on our website: https://www.emc.vic.edu.au/?page_id=364.
We are also committed to continuous improvement of our child safety framework. We are currently reviewing our child safety policies and practices to ensure they are up-to-date and effective.
Our students and families are important partners in this process. We welcome your feedback or ideas on ways we can improve our approach to child safety and wellbeing.
If you have any suggestions or comments, please contact Terry Kiat on 9788 2600 or at elisabeth.murdoch.co@education.vic.gov.au.
HELP KEEP YOUNG PEOPLE SAFE
WHISE is excited to launch Keeping Kids Safe (KKS), a free, practical pilot program designed exclusively for parents and caregivers of students in Years 7 and 8 and above!
This is a first-of-its-kind Australian initiative aimed at preventing sexual violence by helping families build confidence to talk openly about consent, relationships, and respectful behaviour.
What participants will receive:
· A free workbook for session activities and notes
· A free copy of Talking Sex: A conversation guide for parents by Vanessa Hamilton
· Expert facilitators in respectful relationships, sexuality, and violence prevention
· Activities and tools to support open conversations at home
· Practical information about consent laws and research about healthy relationships
· Plus, door prizes at the end of the program!
What we’ll cover in the program:
· Your role as a parent in preventing violence
· Talking about healthy relationships and consent
· Helping your teen stay safe online and offline
· Understanding and addressing the root causes of violence
This program complements what students are learning at school — creating strong partnerships between families, schools, and communities to send clear, consistent messages about respect and safety.
Program dates and venues:
All sessions will run from 6 – 8:30pm on the following dates. Each session builds upon the last, so we encourage you to attend all four to get the most out of the experience.
Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre:
· Monday 8 September
· Monday 15 September
· Monday 22 September
· Monday 29 September
Catering provided.
Register now: https://whise.org.au/keeping-kids-safe/
Developed by experts from La Trobe University, Women's Health in the South East, Sexual Health Victoria, Talking the Talk Healthy Sexuality Education and South East Community Links.
Want to learn more first?
Watch our video and find out about what to expect.
Keeping our school community well
Parents, carers and students are encouraged to practice prevention measures, including:
- washing and sanitising hands regularly,
- avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands,
- covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing,
- staying home if unwell and consulting a general practitioner (GP) or Nurse-on-call as required,
- staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Flu vaccinations
Flu vaccinations can be booked through GPs and pharmacies, many of which can also provide COVID-19 vaccinations.
Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. Some people are more at risk of complications from flu and are eligible for free vaccination as part of the National Immunisation Program.
Find out more
For more information about preventing flu, and immunisation, refer to: