This policy seeks to protect children and young people engaged with WHEN ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and rights are respected and upheld in line with the Tasmanian and National principle Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Our commitment at WHEN is to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of children and young people above all else. We uphold the ten Child and Youth Safe Standards and recognize our responsibilities under the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
Principle 1:
Our leadership prioritizes child safety and wellbeing.
– All staff members adhere to our code of conduct and those belonging to AHPRA regulated occupations maintain active registration with AHPRA.
Principle 2:
We educate children and young people about their rights.
– We actively inform, involve, and empower children in decisions affecting them, ensuring their voices are heard.
Principle 3:
Our organization collaborates with families and communities.
– All board members and administrative staff must familiarize themselves with our child safety commitment statement, emphasizing our dedication to child and youth safety.
Principle 4:
Equity and respect are core to our operations.
– We value the individual needs of every child and young person. We treat them with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Principle 5:
Our staff and volunteers are suitably trained.
– Rigorous screening processes are in place, and we provide ongoing training to all members to ensure they uphold child safety standards.
– Working with children checks
– The board and senior management will complete the 11 e-learning modules from the Australian Human Rights Commission of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisation, volunteer will complete module 2 and 4.
-Clinical staff will complete modules from their respective governing body/union/federation, those modules should cover identify and responding to vulnerable children, mandatory reporting, and consent.
Principle 6:
Our complaint processes are child-centric.
– A clear channel for feedback and concerns is available on our website. All complaints are reviewed by our clinical governance committee, ensuring the child’s voice is at the centre
Principle 7:
Continuous education and training are paramount.
– Staff and volunteers regularly undergo training to stay updated on best practices for ensuring child safety and wellbeing as per principle 5.
Principle 8:
Safe environments, both physical and online.
– Given our focus on health promotion, there is minimal physical interaction, but we ensure children and young people are safe in our promotional spaces and platforms.
Principle 9:
We commit to regular reviews.
– Our child safety practices are frequently assessed, and improvements are actively implemented.
Principle 10:
Documenting our dedication.
– Our procedures and policies related to child safety are transparent, accessible, and clearly documented for all to see on our website.
As mentioned, our staff abides by the professional conduct guidelines set by AHPRA. Any reportable conduct, as defined by the scheme, will be duly reported and reviewed.
This policy applies to everyone associated with WHEN, whether paid or unpaid. Every individual under this scope has a responsibility to uphold our commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and rights of children and young people.
This policy seeks to protect children and young people engaged with WHEN ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and rights are respected and upheld in line with the Tasmanian and National principle Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.