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Child Safety

The South East Queensland Astronomical Society is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all members, including children and young people who participate in our activities.
We’re embracing the standards to keep Queensland children and young people safe.

Every child has the right to be safe, no matter where they are. As a volunteer and community organisation that works with children in Queensland, we are committed to taking steps towards strengthening Queensland’s culture of safety and well-being for all Queensland children by adopting the guidelines and standards set by the Queensland Governement.

The 10 Child Safe Standards

	1. Leadership and culture Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in the our organisational leadership, governance and culture.
	2. Voice of children Children are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them, and are taken seriously.
	3. Family and community Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
	4. Equity and diversity Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in our policies and practices.
	5. People Our members that work with children are suitable and supported, to reflect our child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
	6. Complaints management All our processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused.
	7. Knowledge and skills All our volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and awareness to keep children safe through ongoing education and training.
	8. Physical and online environments Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing, and minimise the opportunity for children to be harmed.
	9. Continuous improvement Implementation of the Child Safe Standards within SEQAS is regularly reviewed and improved.
	10. Policy and procedures Policies and procedures document how we are safe for children.

The South East Queensland Astronomical Society provides an environment that ensures the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and Torres Strait Islander children. This is known as the Universal Principle.

The Universal Principle is embedded in each of the 10 Child Safe Standards. It has the same importance as each of the Standards and the same enforcement powers will be used to address non-compliance.

We believe that if SEQAS isn’t culturally safe, it isn’t child safe.

If you witness or become aware of a potential child safety breach, we encourage you to report it promptly by completing the form below. This process ensures that all concerns are addressed in a confidential, respectful, and thorough manner. Your vigilance and proactive approach play a vital role in maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for everyone in our community.

Postal Address:
PO Box 60,
Everton Park,
QLD 4053

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