This content update relates to the child safe policy. We’ve updated the policy to better align with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (National Principles). We’ve also introduced some new associated content.
The National Principles provide a nationally consistent approach to embedding child safe cultures within organisations that engage with children.
In order to allow flexibility in implementation, and in recognition of the variety of organisational types, sizes and capacities, the National Principles outline at a high level the 10 elements that are fundamental for making an organisation safe for children.
Additionally, each state and territory have implemented requirements for child safe organisations, often underpinned by state specific legislation, regulatory and reporting bodies.
A summary of the changes is below:
| Name | Type | New/Updated | Description |
| Child Safe | Policy | Updated |
Updated to better align with the National Principles. This includes:
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| Child Safe (Easy Read) | Document | New | Developed an associated easy read version of the child safe policy for participants |
| Child Safe | Audit | New | Developed an associated child safe audit template, using the 10 national principles and indicators for each |
| National Child Safe Principles and State Based Regulations | Regulations | New | Added the National Principles and state-based legislation as regulations. Linked to the child safe policy and audit. |
| Child Safe Organisations State Based Implementation Guide | Resources | New | Developed an associated guide that assists with understanding and implementing state-based requirements for child safety |