Our Commitment to Keeping Children Safe

CatholicCare is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people and is given the highest priority in every preventative and protective action taken.

CatholicCare is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people and is given the highest priority in every preventative and protective action taken. We recognise that the care and protection of children is a collective responsibility. We work in cooperation with government authorities, agencies and families in the care and protection of children and young people.  

At CatholicCare, we show our commitment by:

  • Developing policies and procedures that are underpinned by a commitment to promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people including those that are vulnerable, and
  • Welcoming feedback from clients, including children and young people, and other stakeholders to improve CatholicCare’s practices.

CatholicCare, as an agency, and its personnel, individually, are committed to upholding the National Child Safe Standards and The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child are founded on respect for the dignity and worth of everyone, regardless of race, colour, gender, language, religion, opinions, origins, wealth, birth status or ability, and therefore apply to every human being, everywhere. 

The four core principles of the UN Convention are:

  • Non-discrimination
  • Devotion to the best interests of the child
  • The right to life, survival, and development
  • Respect for the views of the child

CatholicCare Child Safeguarding Policies and Supporting Documents including Resources:

Risk Management Policy and Framework
Child’s Rights and Responsibilities Flyer
Reportable Conduct Guide for Carers

This video from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian will help explain what the Reportable Conduct Scheme is: Introduction to the NSW Reportable Conduct Scheme

This second video helps to explain to children what reportable conduct is and why it’s so important: Max and Molly learn about reportable conduct

Responding to Feedback, Complaints or Concerns regarding Child Safety

CatholicCare have a child friendly complaints process, which allows us to hear the voice of the child.

In addition to internal processes, any concerns, feedback or complaints can be made here.