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 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
22/10/2021 | Initial publication
22/10/2021 | Initial publication
22/10/2021 | Initial publication