Staying local helps people build connections. It does not establish identity or make a job safe on its own. Start with small, suitable tasks and explicit adult responsibilities.
Agree the task, amount, time, responsible adult, safe equipment, access and handover. Keep home addresses and private contact details out of public listings.
In Victoria, employment of children under 15 is regulated. Employers usually need a licence for paid or voluntary work, with minimum ages and supervision requirements. Do not assume calling a task a community project creates an exemption.
Victorian child-employment guidanceCheck whether a licence is neededAsk the local council about registration or notification for the actual food activity. Check ingredients, allergens, safe preparation, packaging and storage before offering cupcakes or other food for sale.
A family-supported profile is not proof of food registration. Do not claim allergen-free food without being able to substantiate it.
Victorian food-business guidanceParents or linked guardians arrange contact involving under-18 creators. Confirm what support a young person wants, and how concerns or cancellations will be handled.
Power tools, machinery, chemicals, lifting and entering homes need task-specific checks. Participation must be voluntary. In immediate danger, call 000.
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