Child Safe Principles

These principles were developed in response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and guide organisations in strengthening child safety and wellbeing at every level.

At KAMS, we are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. We actively promote a culture where children and young people are protected, respected, and empowered.

The National Principles help organisations of all sizes, and across all sectors that engage with or support children, to embed child-safe practices into everyday operations, governance, and decision-making.

Whether children are directly involved in our services or simply present in our spaces, we take our responsibility seriously and ensure their safety and wellbeing remain central to everything we do.

The 10 National Principles are:

1. Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
2. Children and young people are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
3. Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
4. Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
5. People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
6. Processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused.
7. Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
8. Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
9. Implementation of the national child safe principles is regularly reviewed and improved.
10. Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

Find Out More

https://www.childsafety.gov.au/resources/national-principles-child-safe-organisations