As a Child Safe organisation, Learning Links is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and expects that all children and young people who participate in its programs will have a safe and happy experience.
Learning Links is committed to the NSW Child Safe Standards for Child Safe Organisations. These standards are based on the National Principles developed in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
- Child safety and well-being is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
- Children and young people are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
- Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
- Equity is upheld, and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
- People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
- Processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused.
- Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
- Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
- Implementation of the National Child Safe Principles is regularly reviewed and improved.
- Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and
young people.