Code of conduct
Adults act respectfully, maintain appropriate boundaries, avoid one-to-one unsupervised situations where possible and report concerns immediately.
Child Safety
Every young person deserves a safe, respectful environment
Child protection is central to how Araya recruits, trains, supervises and responds.
Child protection commitment
Safety is built into the way Araya runs
Araya is committed to the safety, wellbeing, dignity and inclusion of every child and young person involved in the program. Students should feel respected, listened to and protected from harm.
Concerns are recorded, reviewed and escalated promptly. Staff, tutors, mentors and volunteers are expected to follow clear conduct, supervision and reporting requirements.
Current standard
Blue Card and child-safe practice
Eligible adults working with children must hold the required Blue Card or exemption status before starting child-related work.
- Recruitment
- Screening and declarations
- Sessions
- Visible supervision
- Records
- Secure reporting trail
Policies
Core safety expectations
Reporting concerns
Any child safety concern, disclosure or incident is recorded and escalated to the program leader and relevant authorities where required.
Supervision and attendance
Sessions use sign-in processes, visible supervision and parent or carer communication so students are accounted for and supported.
Leadership Role
Designated Child Safety Officer
The Designated Child Safety Officer leads child-safe practice across Araya and is the first internal contact for child safety questions, concerns, disclosures and policy guidance.
Listen
Receive concerns and make sure children, parents and staff are heard.
Record
Keep clear confidential notes, documents and follow-up actions.
Act
Guide reporting decisions, escalation and support after an incident.
Templates
Registers, forms and document controls
TemplatePurposeMinimum fields
Staff and volunteer declarationConfirms suitability, conduct expectations, conflicts and policy agreement.Name, role, Blue Card status, disclosures, signature, date.
Child Safety Concern FormRecords concerns, disclosures, observations or third-party reports.Date, child, concern, exact words, action taken, reporter, follow-up.
Risk RegisterIdentifies child safety hazards and tracks controls.Risk, likelihood, impact, controls, owner, due date, status.