CHILD SAFETY
Our school is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Every adult on site, including work experience students, has a duty of care to uphold child-safe practices at all times.
The Victorian Child Safe Standards include:
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 1: Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 2: Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 3: Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 4: Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 5: Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 6: People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 7: Processes for complaints and concerns are child-focused.
CHILD SAFE 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.
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 9: Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 10: Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
CHILD SAFE STANDARD 11: Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.
Upholding these standards ensures our school remains a secure and respectful environment for every child.
SUPPORT SERVICES LIST PROVIDED BY MARAM FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE SUPPORT
The Orange Door: orangedoor.vic.gov.au
• Safe Steps: 1800 015 188 or safesteps.org.au
• 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au
• WIRE (Women’s Information and Referral Exchange): 1300 134 130 or wire.org.au
• No to Violence (for men who use violence): 1300 766 491 or ntv.org.au
• inTouch (for migrant and refugee communities): 1800 755 988 or intouch.org.au
• Djirra (for Aboriginal communities): 1800 105 303 or djirra.org.au
• Rainbow Door (for LGBTIQA+ people): 1800 729 367 or rainbowdoor.org.au
• What’s OK at Home? (family violence resources for 10-17 year olds): woah.org.au
• Kids Helpline (for 5-25 year olds): 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
• Headspace (for 12-25 year olds): 1800 650 890 or headspace.org.au
