Child Safety Statement

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Child Safe Standards

In Victoria, all organisations that provide services or facilities to children and young people under the age of 18 must comply with the Child Safe Standards. These standards aim to protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological abuse, and neglect.

For more information about the Child Safe Standards, visit the Commission for Children and Young People website.

Maribyrnong Youth's Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Maribyrnong City Council has zero tolerance for any form of child abuse. We are committed, in accordance with the Child Safe Standards to:

  • Preventing abuse by identifying, reducing, and managing risks to children and young people
  • Responding promptly and appropriately to all allegations, disclosures, and concerns of abuse, in line with our policies and procedures
  • Complying with all legal obligations, including mandatory reporting to Victoria Police and/or Child Protection
  • Ensuring accountability by requiring all employees, volunteers, and contractors to uphold child safety responsibilities

For more information visit Child Safety in Maribyrnong.

Inclusion and diversity

We celebrate diversity and are committed to the cultural, emotional, and physical safety of all children and young people. We actively support the inclusion and participation of children and young people who may experience additional barriers, including those who identify as:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
  • From refugee or migrant backgrounds
  • LGBTIQA+ and/or gender diverse
  • Living with a disability

Reporting concerns

All staff and representatives of Maribyrnong City Council share responsibility for protecting children and young people and for reporting any concerns about their safety.

If a child or young person is in immediate danger contact Victoria Police by phoning triple zero (000) and ask for the police.

If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person involved in our programs or services, you can report by:

Phone: 9091 4700

Email: youth@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au 

Website: Child Safety in Maribyrnong

Child safety concerns or incidents observed in the community can be made by contacting the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

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