Prioritise the Child
The best interest of children are at the forefront of every decision and action we take.
Guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, Bravehearts is dedicated to fostering a culture where every child is valued, respected, and safe from harm, with this Statement of Commitment forming the foundation of our Child Safeguarding Risk Management Strategy.
Bravehearts is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people accessing our services. We act without hesitation to ensure the legal rights of all children and vulnerable persons are maintained. We pledge to:
The best interest of children are at the forefront of every decision and action we take.
We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a child-safe environment characterised by transparency, accountability, and a shared responsibility for protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation, and abuse and neglect more broadly.
We actively listen to and amplify the voices of children and young people, ensuring their perspectives shape our policies, programs and practices.
All Bravehearts personnel (National Board, staff, students and volunteers) are mandatory reporters, committed to promptly reporting any concerns about a child's safety to the appropriate authorities, irrespective of age, type of harm or location.
We operate in a spirit of cooperation and consultation with other relevant agencies in matters concerning child protection. We work in close partnership with families, communities and other agencies to create a network of support that protects and promotes the wellbeing of children.
We are committed to continuous improvement in our child safeguarding practices, regularly reviewing our policies, procedures, and training to ensure they reflect the highest standards.
Download our formal child safeguarding policies and risk management strategy.