The policy has been reviewed by staff and is being presented to Council with no proposed changes.

Background

This Policy outlines Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council’s commitment to preventing, detecting and responding to reportable allegations or convictions regarding child safety.

It applies to all Council services, programs and sites, and officials including employees, volunteers, councillors and contractors.

Have your say

The 2025 review of the Child Safe Policy is open for community comment from Thursday 24 July to Thursday 21 August 2025. The draft Policy may be viewed:

1. In the electronic Document Library on this page
2. At Council’s Customer Service Centres, between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Feedback can be provided on the draft Policy through:

1. Completing an Online Submission Form (below)
2. Emailing it directly to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au with the subject title Child Safe Policy
3. Hand writing your submission and delivering it to Council's Customer Service Centres
4. Posting your submission to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620

Only written submissions will be considered and these must be received by Council before Thursday 24 August 2025.
2025. Please note that any submissions received may be included in the final report to Council.