We are committed to implementing and abiding by our ‘Providing a Child Safe Environment Policy incorporating the National Child Safe Standards (2022), which accentuates our zero tolerance for child abuse and raising awareness about the importance of child safety in our service and the community.

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We are dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect and promote a child safe environment, maintaining children’s wellbeing.  We adhere to our comprehensive Child Protection Policy, standing by our mandatory reporting responsibilities to protect children from physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse and neglect.  When required, Information is shared with other organisations appropriately and lawfully to protect children.

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We work to ensure there is clear awareness between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour concerning adults and children.  We require clear boundaries between children and employees, volunteers, and the community to maintain children’s safety.

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We are dedicated to promoting cultural safety for all children and young people, including First Nations children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe and inclusive environment for children with a disability.  We believe all children are unique and have the right to be protected.

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We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practices.

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We are committed to ongoing professional development for employees to maintain their ability to distinguish and respond to situations of abuse and neglect, ensuring employees are responsive to their responsibilities in keeping children safe.

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We work in collaboration with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and have confidence in educating children about their right to be safe.  We believe in teaching children what to do if they feel unsafe and encouraging them to express their view and thoughts on matters that directly affect them.

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We listen to and empower children to act on any concerns, they or others may raise which is reflective in our policies and procedures in keeping children safe.  We value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers and review our policies and procedures regularly.