On 10th November 2021, NSW Parliament passed a bill to make implementation of the Royal Commission’s Child Safe Standards a requirement for child-related organisations.
What is the Child Safe Scheme?
What does this mean for the Presbyterian Church in NSW?
What are the Child Safe Standards?
1: Child safety is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
2: Children participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
3: Families and communities are informed and involved.
4: Equity is upheld, and diverse needs are taken into account.
5: People working with children are suitable and supported.
6: Processes for complaints of child abuse are child focused.
7: Staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children safe through continual education and training.
8: Physical and online environments minimise the opportunity for abuse to occur.
9: Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
10: Policies and procedures document how the organisation is child safe.