Child Safe Standards

The 11 Child Safe Standards

Standard 1

Organisations establish a culturally sae environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experience of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.

Standard 2

Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leafership, governance and culture.

Standard 3

Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

Standard 4

Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

Standard 5

Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.

Standard 6

People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

Standard 7

Processes for complains and concerns are child-focused.

Standard 8

Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.

Standard 9

Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.

Standard 10

Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.

Standard 11

Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

Further information can be accessed via the CCYP website.

Concerns regarding child safety can be raised directly by contacting Mee's on (03) 9459 3000, or via email.