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ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is actively committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children, young people and adults at risk who participate and engage in our university’s courses, programs, activities and events. It is our responsibility to deliver a safe, inclusive and enjoyable environment for all.  

builds on our capacity to protect children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse by providing resources, education and support to staff and students to provide a safe environment for everyone at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø.

The framework involves: 

• implementing a Safeguarding Code of Behaviour that establishes clear expectations for appropriate behaviour when dealing with children, young people and adults at risk
• developing and implementing human resources practices, including recruitment, screening and training, to reduce the risk of harm posed to children, young people and adults at risk by new and existing personnel
• teaching ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø staff and students to recognise signs of child abuse
• mandatory reporting of all suspected child abuse
• regularly communicating about ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults at Risk Framework
• developing and implementing strategies to identify and remove risks for children, young people and adults at risk
• developing and implementing strategies to communicate and promote the participation and empowerment of children, young people and adults at risk. 

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø has developed resources to help all university members achieve the standards outlined in the framework.

Visit to view ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s safeguarding resources and access tools that can help your understanding of child safety.

All students commencing a degree at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø are required to complete the module Protecting Our Children: Recognising and Responding to Child Maltreatment. This compulsory module is designed to equip ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø graduates with the skills necessary to build communities that prioritise listening to, respecting, and protecting children.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults at Risk Framework is underwritten by .