Child Safety at Wombat
We are committed to creating and maintaining a culture that respects and values the rights and voices of children and young people by providing services that keep them safe.
Our commitment to child safety
Wombat recognizes that children are affected by homelessness and have a right to feel safe and secure. The welfare of the children that use our service is our first priority and we have a zero tolerance towards child abuse. Wombat has developed an organizational culture focusing on child safety, which includes commitment from the leadership and board, a child safety review of all policies and processes, all staff having current working with police and children checks and an ongoing dedicated children’s working group. Our aim is to create a child safe and child friendly environment where children feel safe, supported, and can have fun.
Child Safe Standards
Child safe standards are a set of principles and actions that aim to protect children and young people from harm and abuse in organisations that provide services or facilities for them. They are based on the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. You can find more information about the Child Safe Standards here:
CCYP | The 11 Child Safe Standards
Relevant Documents
Children's Rights & Responsibilities
A brochure explaining your rights when being supported by our service. You can download it here:
Children's Brochure: A child's Rights pdf.
Children's Feedback
We value all feedback and have developed feedback forms specifically for children. You can download it here:
Feedback Form - under 13 years old
Feedback Form - over 13 years old
Useful Resources
How to keep your children safe:
Issues and advice | eSafety Commissioner
This provides advice about how to keep your children safe online and when using technology.
Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia - Kidsafe Victoria
For advice around keeping your children safe at home and in the car.
General parenting advice
Resources for kids
Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800
Headspace- National Youth Mental Health Foundation
A Safe Place to Chat Anonymously, Get Support & Feel Better
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