Child Safety
Fiona Mulhall
Monivae College has an ethical and legal responsibility to develop and implement strategies that embed an organisational culture of child safety.
All students enrolled, and any child visiting, have a right to feel safe and be safe.
The wellbeing of children in our care will always be our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. Monivae College is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse and demonstrates this commitment through the implementation of a comprehensive Child Safety Program designed to keep children safe.
The Child Safe Standards commenced in Victoria in January 2016. After seven years, we have seen how the Standards improve safety for children and young people.
The Standards set out minimum requirements and outline the actions organisations must take to keep children and young people safe. They provide clarity for organisations and are consistent with Standards in the rest of Australia.
- Child Safe Standard 1 – Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued
- Child Safe Standard 2 – Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture
- Child Safe Standard 3 – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously
- Child Safe Standard 4 – Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing
- Child Safe Standard 5 – Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice
- Child Safe Standard 6 – People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice
- Child Safe Standard 7 – Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused
- Child Safe Standard 8 – Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training
- Child Safe Standard 9 – Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed
- Child Safe Standard 10 – Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved
- Child Safe Standard 11 – Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people
Should any member of our school community, including visitors to our College, have any queries relating to our Child Safety Program, or wish to report an allegation of child abuse, please contact our Child Safety Officer. The Child Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring that all members of the school community follow the child safety standards.
The Child Safety Officer at Monivae College can be contacted on the below details:
Fiona Mulhall
P. 03 5551 1200