Child safeguarding

Children and families deserve programs that prioritise safety, dignity, privacy and appropriate professional boundaries.

Our commitments

• Prioritise the safety and best interests of children.
• Use age-appropriate, respectful communication.
• Maintain professional boundaries for staff and volunteers.
• Minimise unnecessary collection and sharing of children's personal information.
• Use consent and assent processes appropriate to the activity and context.
• Provide a clear route for reporting safeguarding concerns.

Before launch

The Foundation should appoint a safeguarding lead, document reporting and escalation procedures, complete appropriate volunteer screening, and publish named contact information for safeguarding concerns.