Child Safe Statement of Commitment

We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We have a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse. We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where all children and young people are valued and protected.

Council's Child Safe Statement of Commitment

All children and young people regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, ability and family background have the right to be protected from harm and to be treated with dignity and respect. We are an inclusive organisation that recognises and respects diversity and we are committed to proactively supporting and building the cultural safety and inclusion of all children and young people in Mansfield Shire.

We recognise, respect and observe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s cultural rights. We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment in which the diverse and unique identities, experiences and cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people are respected and valued.

As a child safe organisation, we are committed to providing welcoming, safe and accessible environments where all children and young people feel valued and listened to.

The safety and wellbeing of children and young people we work with or come into contact with will always be our priority. We have specific policies and procedures in place to support our people to achieve these commitments.

For further information contact Council’s Child Safety Officer on 5775 8555.