At Sri Sathya Sai Global Council – Australia (SSSGCA), we are committed to the safety of children and young people. We provide an environment which is safe and secure for children and youths, and to ensuring that this is reflected in all aspects of our operations. 

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Our Child Safety Policy/guidelines sets out the general principles that guide the management of child and youth safety at the SSSGC - Australia. 

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We have developed this Policy with the intention to: 
 

1. Help our volunteer workers understand and manage child and youth safety, 

2. Set a framework to ensure that we provide a safe environment for children and young people,  

3. Help ensure we meet all our objectives and comply with all our legal and regulatory obligations in relation to these matters. 
    

We support the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations (National Principles) and undertake activities in the organisation in alignment with them. This policy aligns with these National Principles. 
 

The National Principles require that: 
 

1. Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture. 

2. Children and young people are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously. 

3. Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing. 

4. Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice. 

5. People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice. 

6. Processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused. 

7. Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training. 

8. Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed. 

9. Implementation of the national child safe principles is regularly reviewed and improved. 

10. Policies and procedures document how the Organisation is safe for children and young people. 
     

For further information about the Child Safety Policy or to request a copy of the Child Safety policy, please email childsafety@sai.org.au.