CHILD SAFE STATEMENTS
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT
Auburn Kindergarten and Child Care Centre is committed to providing a safe environment for children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. The Centre will create an environment where the health, safety and wellbeing of all children attending the Service, is paramount. The Centre has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and respond to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
All educators are trained and supported to execute timely and effective intervention for children and young people who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. All educators will be suitably qualified and trained to supervise and protect the children in their care.
The Centre actively works to listen to and empower children and is committed to promoting cultural safety for all children including First Nations children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to provide a safe environment for children with a disability.
COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL SAFETY OF FIRST NATIONS CHILDREN
We are committed to:
• actively supporting and facilitating participation and inclusion of First Nations children, young people and their families within our service
• the safety, participation and empowerment of First Nations children
• providing an educational program that strengthens First Nations children’s culture and identity
• actively supporting and encouraging First Nations children to express their culture and enjoy their cultural rights
• supporting First Nations children and their families to identify as First Nations without fear of retribution or questioning
• supporting First Nations children to maintain connection to their kinship ties, land and country
• supporting First Nations children to be taught their cultural heritage by Elders
• facilitating regular training and education on First Nations culture and cultural safety
• establishing policies, procedures, systems and processes to create a culturally safe and inclusive environment and meet the needs of First Nations children, young people and their families.