Child Safeguarding Policy

This Child Safeguarding Policy has been developed to provide a practical guide to prevent child abuse in Disaster Relief Australia’s activities. It outlines a range of risk management strategies that have been implemented to reduce the risk of children being harmed. The Child Safeguard Policy provides guidance on how to respond to concerns and allegations of child abuse, as well as how to work respectfully and effectively with children.

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Version update history

v30.05.2020

Relevant policies

DRA Code of Conduct
DRA Digital Media Policy
DRA Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy
DRA Whistleblower Protection Policy
DRA Human Resource Manual
DRA Diversity and Inclusion Policy
DRA Quick Assessment and Investigation Procedures

Relevant references/key legislation

International Bill of Human Rights
The UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
UNSC Resolution 1325: Women, peace and security (WPS)
SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
DFAT Child Protection Policy 2017
ACFID Code of Conduct 2017
Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995

Revisions

Dated revision

22/10/2021 | Initial publication