Safeguarding Children and Young People
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Albany Youth Support Association (AYSA) is committed to creating safe, supportive and inclusive environments where children and young people feel respected, valued and protected.
We embed child safe practices across our services, programs and facilities, with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of our decisions and actions. We are committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and to ensuring children and young people are informed about their rights, involved in decisions that affect them and taken seriously.
Our staff, volunteers and those working with AYSA share a responsibility for safeguarding children and young people. This includes appropriate screening and recruitment, ongoing training and supervision, maintaining safe physical and online environments, and responding appropriately to any concerns, disclosures or allegations of harm.
Safeguarding Children and Young People Resources
Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
Our policy outlines AYSA’s commitment to child safety and the practices, responsibilities and procedures we have in place to help protect children and young people from harm and abuse.
Safeguarding Children and Young People Reporting Policy
Our reporting policy explains how concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person can be raised, reported and responded to.
Download Safeguarding Children and Young People Reporting Policy
Have a concern about the safety of a child or young person?
We encourage children and young people, families, carers and members of the community to speak up about anything that makes them feel unsafe or concerned. You do not need to have proof or make a formal written complaint for AYSA to listen and respond.
A concern can be raised with any AYSA worker, a member of our management team or the CEO, through our usual contact details, with the help of a trusted person or advocate, or anonymously.
You can also contact the WA Commissioner for Children and Young People for independent information and support
Rights of children and young people
If you are a child or young person, you have the right to:
feel safe
be heard and taken seriously
be treated with dignity and respect
have your culture, identity and diversity respected
participate in decisions that affect you
raise concerns or make a complaint without fear
receive support when you need it
Learn more about your rights below: