Child Safe Compliance Pack

A public statement that sets the tone for your organisation.
It will:

• Affirm your zero-tolerance stance on child abuse.

• Display your commitment to listening to and empowering children.

• Be suitable for publication online or in physical spaces.

A full organisational policy outlining how you will meet the Child Safe Standards.
It will:

• Describe how your organisation prioritises children’s safety.

• Explain how your systems align with the new Standards and Universal Principle.

• Define acceptable and unacceptable interactions with children.

• Be written so it can be shared publicly when required.

A practical code for staff, volunteers, and contractors.
It will:

• Outline behavioural expectations to protect children.

• Explain boundaries and ethical responsibilities.

• Clarify unacceptable conduct and consequences for breaches.

• Support a child-safe culture across your operations.

A clear and accessible system for reporting concerns involving children.
It will:

• Be linked to your Code of Conduct.

• Explain how complaints can be raised—by children, families, or staff.

• Address disclosures, suspicions, and allegations of harm.

• Detail responses when complaints relate to workers.

• Include privacy, confidentiality, and communication requirements.

• Align with relevant regulatory obligations.

• Require full cooperation with external authorities, including police.

A strategy to identify and minimise risks of harm.
It will:

• Identify activities, behaviours, and environments with increased risk.

• Include strategies to prevent harm and child-to-child harm.

• Address risks involving children with additional vulnerabilities.

• Form part of your training, policies, and procedures.

• Include review processes to ensure ongoing compliance.