Our commitment to safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Investing In Our Youth (IIOY) is dedicated to ensuring the safety, participation, and empowerment of children and young people, especially the most vulnerable. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and violence, placing the wellbeing of children and youth at the core of our values.
Guided by the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, we have policies, procedures and screening measures for staff and volunteers. Our commitment includes promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, as well as those from diverse backgrounds and with disabilities.
The 10 National Principle for Child Safe Organisations
The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations provide a consistent approach to embedding a child safe culture and practices in organisations. Investing In Our youth is commited to:
Child Safety and wellbeing is in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
Children and young people are informed about their rights, and actively participate in decisions affecting them.
Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
Processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused.
Staff & volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing training and education.
Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
Implementation of the national child safe principles is regularly reviewed and improved.
Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.
Complaints and Concerns
Investing In Our Youth welcomes any suggestions for improving our services. We are committed to an ongoing process of continuous improvement. Should you have any concerns about the safety of a child or young person, please contact us via our feedback page.
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