Alpine Shire Council is committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and connected community for all children and young people. Council is committed to child safety and to children's best interests and 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 will take all allegations of reportable conduct and safety concerns very seriously.
- upholding the rights of all children who come into contact with Council to ensure they feel safe and protected.
- promote LGBTIQA+ inclusion through various programs and policies.
- ensuring that systems are in place to anticipate risks, document incidents and identify appropriate responses consistently and in line with policy and procedure.
