Child safety

We are committed to keeping all children and young people safe and protected.

Every child, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, has the right to be protected from harm and abuse.

That is why we maintain a child safe organisation that is consistent with the Child Safe Standards – and why we take a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.

Our commitment

Banyule City Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and the prevention of child abuse. Reducing and removing the risk of child abuse will be at the centre of our decision-making concerning children in our organisation. The organisation, including staff and volunteers, will be supported to understand children and young people’s diverse circumstances.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child safe organisation we are committed to providing a child safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. We will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

Our approach to children will be consistent with our commitment to strive to ensure our services are accessible and the people we deal with are treated with dignity and respect regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity and cultural and socio-economic background.

Incidents

If you believe a child or young person is in immediate danger call 000 and ask for the police.

If you are concerned about the conduct of a Banyule City Council staff member, volunteer or work experience student towards a child, email ChildSafeReport@banyule.vic.gov.au

To report a child safe issue or incident you've seen elsewhere in the community, please contact the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

Policy

We are committed to the safety and well-being of children and the prevention of child abuse, including First Nations children and youth.

Reducing and removing the risk of child abuse is at the centre of our decision-making. We are committed to providing an environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected.

Children will be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity and cultural and socio-economic background.