The Chld Safety policy includes:
Child Safety Procedures
Policy of Reporting
Child Safety Code of Conduct
Risk Management form
Incident Occurrence form including Appendix 1 and Appendix 2
Definition of WIZO Victoria: refers to President, Office Bearers, Executive, members and volunteers.
Definition of child: a child or a young person under the age of 18 years.
References:
Victoria – Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005
In Australia, statutory child protection is the responsibility of all state and territory governments. State departments are responsible for child protection (21 February 2019).
WIZO Victoria is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of children and youth.
To demonstrate the strong commitment WIZO Victoria has to the safety and wellbeing of all children and youth.
To provide a guide for WIZO Victoria to keep children and youth safe from harm, including all forms of abuse, in our environment, including online, and in all locations where activities are organised and children are present.
WIZO Victoria will: