Information for organisations

Children and young people have a right to feel safe. Every organisation has an obligation to keep all children safe from harm and abuse.

 

All organisations that work with children and young people must comply with the 11 Child Safe Standards.

Learn more about the Child Safe Standards

Frequently asked questions and child safe resources

Find helpful information and tip sheets to support your organisation in keeping young people safe. 

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What can our organisation do to ensure we comply with Victoria's Child Safe Standards?

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A Guide for Creating a Child Safe Organisation

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How can our organisation create a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children?

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Ensuring cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

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What can we do to help keep children with disability safe in our organisation?

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Ensuring the safety of children with disability

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How can we promote the cultural safety of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds?

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Ensuring the safety of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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How can we encourage the empowerment and participation of children?

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Empowerment and Participation of Children Guide

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How can we ensure we engage appropriate staff and volunteers?

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Practical guide to choosing, supervising and developing suitable staff and volunteers

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How do we respond to children and young people who disclose abuse?

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Responding to children and young people’s disclosures of abuse