Our Commitment to the Safety of Children and Young People
At Better Place Australia, we priotise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.Â
What to expect when you visit us or use our services
- We have policies and procedures to help keep children and young people safe.
- All of our staff are trained to support your safety and meet your needs.
- We'll provide a friendly, welcoming and accessible environment.
- We respect every part of who you are; including your age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, religion, ability and family.
- Our services will be safe and appropriate for your cultural background and values.
- We will listen to you and value what you say.
- We involve you in decisions that affect your life.
What we are doing to support the safety of children and young people
We support everyone
Whether it’s children, young people, or our staff; we want everyone involved in our services to be safe, happy and empowered.Â
We do not tolerate abuse
We have zero tolerance regarding child abuse, treating all allegations and safety concerns very seriously. All of our policies and procedures are in reflection of this.
We are constantly learning
We regularly train and educate our staff on child abuse risks, and we make sure to update our procedures to meet new challenges.
We are inclusive
Our services and the environment we provide is safe for those from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as First Nations people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and those who are differently abled.