An organisation is child safe when it takes deliberate steps and actions to safeguard children from physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse and neglect.
A Code of Conduct is a document outlining clear rules and expected behaviours from all members of an organisation.
A Child Safe Code of Conduct is an important part of an organisation’s child safe approach and establishes a clear set of rules and expectations when interacting with children and young people.
Council’s proposed Child Safe Community Code of Conduct supports the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations which outline the importance of organisations having effective systems in place to ensure the organisation is safe for children and young people. Having clear rules and expectations of how adults are expected to interact with children works to prevent child abuse and encourage reporting.
For the purpose of this code, reference to a child is anyone under the age of 18 years.
This Code will apply to anyone using a Council Facility or service, including City of Parramatta Council Early Learning Centres, Libraries, Community Centres, Facilities, Recreation Centres & Venues for hire.
No, the Code will apply to anyone hiring a Council venue on a permanent or casual basis. The code will also apply to individuals (private hire) or groups (organisations) who book or use a Council venue.
No, the code applies to anyone using a Council venue.
Yes. This Code of Conduct applies to any persons accessing Council Services.
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