Child and youth safety and wellbeing

If there is an emergency where there is immediate risk of harm or a crime is happening now, contact Police on Triple Zero (000). Where a crime may have been committed, contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. For advice or for concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child, contact the Advice and Referral Line (ARL) on 1800 000 123.

For children and young people to be safe in our community, they need to be safe in our organisations. We have created a Child and Youth Safety and Wellbeing Policy (DOCX 230.0 KB) which details how we prioritise and promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We will work as one to put the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will listen to the diverse needs of all children and young people, no matter their background, culture, abilities or identity.

At State Growth we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and providing an environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe. This includes making meaningful and ongoing changes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of improvement and self-reflection. We will regularly review our policies and practices through a child and youth safety lens and support the participation and empowerment of children and young people in our programs and services. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm.

Keeping children and young people safe is everyone’s responsibility. Being a child-safe organisation is an evolving process that will require ongoing commitment from everyone to keep children and young people safe.