Yarra Glen Preschool is committed to child safety. We want all children to be happy, safe and empowered.

Yarra Glen Preschool is committed to providing a safe environment for children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. We will create an environment where the health, safety and wellbeing of all children attending the preschool, is paramount. Yarra Glen Preschool has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and respond to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures. We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.

​ Our organisation is committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. All educators are suitably qualified and trained to supervise and protect the children in their care. We will actively work towards providing an environment where children are safe and feel safe; where their voices are heard, actions are noticed. We will promote the best interests of each child.

​Yarra Glen Preschool actively works to listen to and empower children and is committed to the cultural safety of all children including those from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a safe environment to those with a disability and will endeavour to do all which is reasonably possible to support them.

Child Safe Standard 1 – Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued.
Child Safe Standard 2 – Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
Child Safe Standard 3 – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
Child Safe Standard 4 – Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
Child Safe Standard 5 – Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
Child Safe Standard 6 – People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
Child Safe Standard 7 – Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.
Child Safe Standard 8 – Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
Child Safe Standard 9 – Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
Child Safe Standard 10 – Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
Child Safe Standard 11 – Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people