Safeguarding Children and Young People Portal

Child safety is a priority for everyone, everywhere – from parents to parishioners, sporting clubs to dance classes. And at Australian Catholic University (ACU), we are committed to supporting and enabling the safety of children and young people in families, communities and organisations.

We offer a range of services, courses and professional development programs to help individuals and organisations understand and apply child-safe and child- friendly practices and policies.

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ACU Safeguarding Children Capability Framework

Our Safeguarding Children Capability Framework informs all courses, programs, services and information provided by ACU.

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For policy makers and organisational leaders

We provide valuable information and resources for policy makers and organisational leaders to understand their role and responsibility to keep children and young people safe within their organisations.

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For practitioners and workers

We provide a range of resources and tools for professionals who are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

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News

SAFESpace – child safe training for the disability sector

The NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian has created a number of useful resources to support and promote child-safe organisations.

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What to teach your preschooler about internet safety

Fifteen years ago, parents and caregivers did not have to worry about teaching pre-school aged children about internet safety.

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Children’s researchers awarded ARC Grant on Child Safety

Researchers from the ACU Institute of Child Protection Studies will examine the role of ethical practice in improving child safety.

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For kids

Safety of Young People in Residential Care

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We recognise and pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, their ancestors, the elders past, present and future from the different First Nations across Australia. We acknowledge the importance of connection to land, culture, spirituality, ancestry, family and community for the wellbeing of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

Page last updated: 2018-03-08

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