Children & Families

We are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and connected community for all children and young people. 

We are legislated to have Child Safe Policy that outlines how we are complying with Child Safe Standards. Our updated policy was adopted by Council in December 2023.

We are committed to child safety and to children's best interests. We will meet these commitments by:

  • demonstrating through leadership, actions, policies, procedures, and documentation that The Principles of being a Child Safe Organisation are embedded into everyday practice and thinking;
  • promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds;
  • providing a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment for children with a disability and their families;
  • having zero tolerance for child abuse and taking all allegations of reportable conduct and safety concerns very seriously;
  • upholding the rights of all children who come into contact with us to ensure they feel safe and protected;
  • promoting LGBTIQA+ inclusion through various programs and policies; and
  • ensuring that systems are in place to anticipate risks, document incidents, and identify appropriate responses consistently and in line with policy and procedure.