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There are many examples of Child Safe Commitment Statements online. Victorian organisations have more commonly been utilising these due to their Child Safe Standards being in effect for several years. These statements have also been used by religious-based organisations as well as disability and out-of-home care providers.
As the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations become accepted practice more child-related organisations are required to develop a commitment statement. A key task is to make it fit for your purpose given the services you provide. Our templates contain some useful documents which can assist you to develop your commitment statement.
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Principle 1: Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
There are many examples of Child Safe Commitment Statements online. Victorian organisations have more commonly been utilising these due to their Child Safe Standards being in effect for several years. These statements have also been used by religious-based organisations as well as disability and out-of-home care providers.
Resource Item
Short Description
Benefits
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (example education)
Victorian Department of Education - Click To Access
A useful example of a clear statement which recognises an organisation’s commitment to child safety and how this will be achieved.
This approach can be used for most Child Safe Organisations. It provides a broad statement of what child safety means to your organisation and then sets out key things you seek to achieve. Remember make this relevant to your context, what your purpose is and which is achievable.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement and Child Safety Policy (hybrid care)
Victorian Healtha nd Human Services - Click To Access
A more complex and applied example which embeds the commitment statement with the child safety policy.
A benefit of this approach is having relevant information in one document. Alternatively this can detract from the commitment statement as your audience often focuses on the doing.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (religious)
Diocese Of Parramatta - Click To Access
A clever example which is written in a narrative format and is also produced visually.
This method assists to promote the importance of this commitment through the Bishop reading the statement and using visual images to give effect to the statement.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (sporting)
Sports Australia - Click To Access
This Policy uses inclusive language to set out the commitments. It addresses broadly many of the National Principles which seeks to reassure the commitment.
This approach is detailed and effective. A smaller organisation should ensure they have developed Policies and Procedures if promoting such approaches. Remember Child Safety is a journey we are always travelling.
Principle 1.1 The organisation makes a public commitment to child safety.
There are many examples of Child Safe Commitment Statements online. Victorian organisations have more commonly been utilising these due to their Child Safe Standards being in effect for several years. These statements have also been used by religious-based organisations as well as disability and out-of-home care providers.
Resource Item
Short Description
Benefits
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (example education)
Victorian Department of Education - Click To Access
A useful example of a clear statement which recognises an organisation’s commitment to child safety and how this will be achieved.
This approach can be used for most Child Safe Organisations. It provides a broad statement of what child safety means to your organisation and then sets out key things you seek to achieve. Remember make this relevant to your context, what your purpose is and which is achievable.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement and Child Safety Policy (hybrid care)
Victorian Healtha nd Human Services - Click To Access
A more complex and applied example which embeds the commitment statement with the child safety policy.
A benefit of this approach is having relevant information in one document. Alternatively this can detract from the commitment statement as your audience often focuses on the doing.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (religious)
Diocese Of Parramatta - Click To Access
A clever example which is written in a narrative format and is also produced visually.
This method assists to promote the importance of this commitment through the Bishop reading the statement and using visual images to give effect to the statement.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (sporting)
Sports Australia - Click To Access
This Policy uses inclusive language to set out the commitments. It addresses broadly many of the National Principles which seeks to reassure the commitment.
This approach is detailed and effective. A smaller organisation should ensure they have developed Policies and Procedures if promoting such approaches. Remember Child Safety is a journey we are always travelling.
Principle 1.2 A child safe culture is championed and modelled at all levels of the organisation from the top-down and the bottom up.
There are many examples of Child Safe Commitment Statements online. Victorian organisations have more commonly been utilising these due to their Child Safe Standards being in effect for several years. These statements have also been used by religious-based organisations as well as disability and out-of-home care providers.
Resource Item
Short Description
Benefits
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (example education)
Victorian Department of Education - Click To Access
A useful example of a clear statement which recognises an organisation’s commitment to child safety and how this will be achieved.
This approach can be used for most Child Safe Organisations. It provides a broad statement of what child safety means to your organisation and then sets out key things you seek to achieve. Remember make this relevant to your context, what your purpose is and which is achievable.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement and Child Safety Policy (hybrid care)
Victorian Healtha nd Human Services - Click To Access
A more complex and applied example which embeds the commitment statement with the child safety policy.
A benefit of this approach is having relevant information in one document. Alternatively this can detract from the commitment statement as your audience often focuses on the doing.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (religious)
Diocese Of Parramatta - Click To Access
A clever example which is written in a narrative format and is also produced visually.
This method assists to promote the importance of this commitment through the Bishop reading the statement and using visual images to give effect to the statement.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (sporting)
Sports Australia - Click To Access
This Policy uses inclusive language to set out the commitments. It addresses broadly many of the National Principles which seeks to reassure the commitment.
This approach is detailed and effective. A smaller organisation should ensure they have developed Policies and Procedures if promoting such approaches. Remember Child Safety is a journey we are always travelling.
Principle 1.3 Governance arrangements facilitate the implementation of the child safety and wellbeing policy at all levels.
There are many examples of Child Safe Commitment Statements online. Victorian organisations have more commonly been utilising these due to their Child Safe Standards being in effect for several years. These statements have also been used by religious-based organisations as well as disability and out-of-home care providers.
Resource Item
Short Description
Benefits
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (example education)
Victorian Department of Education - Click To Access
A useful example of a clear statement which recognises an organisation’s commitment to child safety and how this will be achieved.
This approach can be used for most Child Safe Organisations. It provides a broad statement of what child safety means to your organisation and then sets out key things you seek to achieve. Remember make this relevant to your context, what your purpose is and which is achievable.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement and Child Safety Policy (hybrid care)
Victorian Healtha nd Human Services - Click To Access
A more complex and applied example which embeds the commitment statement with the child safety policy.
A benefit of this approach is having relevant information in one document. Alternatively this can detract from the commitment statement as your audience often focuses on the doing.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (religious)
Diocese Of Parramatta - Click To Access
A clever example which is written in a narrative format and is also produced visually.
This method assists to promote the importance of this commitment through the Bishop reading the statement and using visual images to give effect to the statement.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (sporting)
Sports Australia - Click To Access
This Policy uses inclusive language to set out the commitments. It addresses broadly many of the National Principles which seeks to reassure the commitment.
This approach is detailed and effective. A smaller organisation should ensure they have developed Policies and Procedures if promoting such approaches. Remember Child Safety is a journey we are always travelling.
Principle 1.4 A Code of Conduct provides guidelines for staff and volunteers on expected behavioural standards and responsibilities.
There are many examples of Child Safe Commitment Statements online. Victorian organisations have more commonly been utilising these due to their Child Safe Standards being in effect for several years. These statements have also been used by religious-based organisations as well as disability and out-of-home care providers.
Resource Item
Short Description
Benefits
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (example education)
Victorian Department of Education - Click To Access
A useful example of a clear statement which recognises an organisation’s commitment to child safety and how this will be achieved.
This approach can be used for most Child Safe Organisations. It provides a broad statement of what child safety means to your organisation and then sets out key things you seek to achieve. Remember make this relevant to your context, what your purpose is and which is achievable.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement and Child Safety Policy (hybrid care)
Victorian Healtha nd Human Services - Click To Access
A more complex and applied example which embeds the commitment statement with the child safety policy.
A benefit of this approach is having relevant information in one document. Alternatively this can detract from the commitment statement as your audience often focuses on the doing.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (religious)
Diocese Of Parramatta - Click To Access
A clever example which is written in a narrative format and is also produced visually.
This method assists to promote the importance of this commitment through the Bishop reading the statement and using visual images to give effect to the statement.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (sporting)
Sports Australia - Click To Access
This Policy uses inclusive language to set out the commitments. It addresses broadly many of the National Principles which seeks to reassure the commitment.
This approach is detailed and effective. A smaller organisation should ensure they have developed Policies and Procedures if promoting such approaches. Remember Child Safety is a journey we are always travelling.
Principle 1.5 Risk management strategies focus on preventing, identifying, and mitigating risks to children and young people.
There are many examples of Child Safe Commitment Statements online. Victorian organisations have more commonly been utilising these due to their Child Safe Standards being in effect for several years. These statements have also been used by religious-based organisations as well as disability and out-of-home care providers.
Resource Item
Short Description
Benefits
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (example education)
Victorian Department of Education - Click To Access
A useful example of a clear statement which recognises an organisation’s commitment to child safety and how this will be achieved.
This approach can be used for most Child Safe Organisations. It provides a broad statement of what child safety means to your organisation and then sets out key things you seek to achieve. Remember make this relevant to your context, what your purpose is and which is achievable.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement and Child Safety Policy (hybrid care)
Victorian Healtha nd Human Services - Click To Access
A more complex and applied example which embeds the commitment statement with the child safety policy.
A benefit of this approach is having relevant information in one document. Alternatively this can detract from the commitment statement as your audience often focuses on the doing.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (religious)
Diocese Of Parramatta - Click To Access
A clever example which is written in a narrative format and is also produced visually.
This method assists to promote the importance of this commitment through the Bishop reading the statement and using visual images to give effect to the statement.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (sporting)
Sports Australia - Click To Access
This Policy uses inclusive language to set out the commitments. It addresses broadly many of the National Principles which seeks to reassure the commitment.
This approach is detailed and effective. A smaller organisation should ensure they have developed Policies and Procedures if promoting such approaches. Remember Child Safety is a journey we are always travelling.
Principle 1.6 Staff and volunteers understand their obligations on information sharing and recordkeeping.
There are many examples of Child Safe Commitment Statements online. Victorian organisations have more commonly been utilising these due to their Child Safe Standards being in effect for several years. These statements have also been used by religious-based organisations as well as disability and out-of-home care providers.
Resource Item
Short Description
Benefits
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (example education)
Victorian Department of Education - Click To Access
A useful example of a clear statement which recognises an organisation’s commitment to child safety and how this will be achieved.
This approach can be used for most Child Safe Organisations. It provides a broad statement of what child safety means to your organisation and then sets out key things you seek to achieve. Remember make this relevant to your context, what your purpose is and which is achievable.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement and Child Safety Policy (hybrid care)
Victorian Healtha nd Human Services - Click To Access
A more complex and applied example which embeds the commitment statement with the child safety policy.
A benefit of this approach is having relevant information in one document. Alternatively this can detract from the commitment statement as your audience often focuses on the doing.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (religious)
Diocese Of Parramatta - Click To Access
A clever example which is written in a narrative format and is also produced visually.
This method assists to promote the importance of this commitment through the Bishop reading the statement and using visual images to give effect to the statement.
Child Safety Public Commitment Statement (sporting)
Sports Australia - Click To Access
This Policy uses inclusive language to set out the commitments. It addresses broadly many of the National Principles which seeks to reassure the commitment.
This approach is detailed and effective. A smaller organisation should ensure they have developed Policies and Procedures if promoting such approaches. Remember Child Safety is a journey we are always travelling.