Child Safe Organisation

BCRG is working toward becoming a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people it supports and expects that all children and young people who participate in its programs will have a safe and positive experience.

The standards are:

• Child safety and well-being is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
• Children and young people are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
• 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 and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
• 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.