Child Safe Policy Feedback
Proposed Child Safe Policy update
This consultation follows changes made by the Victorian Government to make sure that child safety is a priority in any organisation, and that organisations have clear policies that promote child safety. The updated standards also have a specific focus on promoting the cultural safety of Aboriginal children.
In Victoria, the Child Safe Standards have been in operation since 2016. A Royal Commission report in 2019 recommended 10 National Principles for Child Safe organisations, to create a nationally consistent approach to child safety. In 2022, the Victorian Child Safe Standards were updated and expanded to align with the National Principles, resulting in the 11 Child Safe Standards now in place in Victoria.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to child safety and has a Child Safe Policy for staff. Since the Victorian Child Safe Standards has been updated, this policy has been expanded and is proposed to become an outward-facing document demonstrating our public commitment to child safety.
Please use this opportunity to read the new Draft Child Safe Policy and provide your feedback before Wednesday 5 April 2023.
How to have your say
We seek feedback from the community (including children and young people) on our expanded Child Safe Policy. Here's how you can provide your feedback:
- Have a look at the drafted Policy here (see also Project Documents)
- Refer to the Child Safe Standards here (see also Important Links)
- Click here to complete the survey
- If you have questions, or require assistance to complete the survey, reach out to us at HRGeneral@wellington.vic.gov.au or call 1300 366 244.
What happens next?
This policy will be open for feedback until Wednesday 5 April 2023. Once you have provided your feedback using the tools provided, we will collate, review and analyse the feedback received, and advise of the outcome of this consultation.
