Commitment to Child Safety Statement

Key elements of this commitment to child safety include the following:

• Zero tolerance of child abuse.
• A personal and professional commitment  to act in the best interests of children at all times.
• Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, including providing a safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe.
• Take all allegations seriously.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect or mistreatment, promptly to the appropriate authority.
• Actively work to listen to and empower children.
• Committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.