Carers Victoria is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, by providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.
Carers Victoria has established policies, procedures and practices that align to the Victorian Commission for Children and Young People Child Safe Standards (the Standards) and require all subcontracted providers to also adhere to those standards.
Our primary contact with children and young people is through our provision of one-on-one support, activities and events for people who are in care relationships, where the young person may be providing and/or receiving care.
Children and young people may also be present while their parent/guardian accesses Carers Victoria services, education or events, and/or concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children and young people may also emerge while conducting supports for parents.
Carers Victoria:
Every person working or involved with Carers Victoria is required to understand the important and specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people in line with the Standards.