Draft Child Safe Policy and revised Code of Conduct
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Consultation has concluded
There is now a legislative requirement for councils to become Child Safe Organisations. They must address the safety and well-being of children and young people, including those with a disability, in all appropriate business areas.
We have started with the development of a Child Safe Policy and recognition in Council’s Code of Conduct.
In the coming months, training packages will be developed for new and existing staff and councillors to make them aware of their responsibilities and obligations.
The following has been added to ourCode of Conduct - Child Protection:
As an official of a public authority under Reportable Conduct Scheme (Children’s Guardian Act 2019), you shall abide by Council’s Child Protection Policy and must:
Treat children with respect and value their ideas and opinions
Take all actions to create a safe and welcoming environment for children
Avoid unnecessary physical contact with children
Report any suspicions or allegations of child abuse
Report any suspicions or allegations of misconduct or inappropriate behaviour by staff
Not use inappropriate language in the presence of children
Not take photos of children without written consent from their parent/s or guardian/s
Have your say
By completing the survey below by Thursday 25 May 2023
By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Draft Child Protection Policy and addition to Code of Conduct"
By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
There is now a legislative requirement for councils to become Child Safe Organisations. They must address the safety and well-being of children and young people, including those with a disability, in all appropriate business areas.
We have started with the development of a Child Safe Policy and recognition in Council’s Code of Conduct.
In the coming months, training packages will be developed for new and existing staff and councillors to make them aware of their responsibilities and obligations.
The following has been added to ourCode of Conduct - Child Protection:
As an official of a public authority under Reportable Conduct Scheme (Children’s Guardian Act 2019), you shall abide by Council’s Child Protection Policy and must:
Treat children with respect and value their ideas and opinions
Take all actions to create a safe and welcoming environment for children
Avoid unnecessary physical contact with children
Report any suspicions or allegations of child abuse
Report any suspicions or allegations of misconduct or inappropriate behaviour by staff
Not use inappropriate language in the presence of children
Not take photos of children without written consent from their parent/s or guardian/s
Have your say
By completing the survey below by Thursday 25 May 2023
By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Draft Child Protection Policy and addition to Code of Conduct"
