Child Safety Policy & Procedures

Our Community Agreement

The "Our Community Agreement" page outlines the Australian Quaker practice for online events, emphasizing the importance of respectful and inclusive behavior, addressing the potential for negative online interactions, and detailing the protocol for handling unacceptable behavior to maintain a safe and enriching community experience.

Code of Conduct

The document outlines the Quakers' Code of Conduct, emphasizing respect, inclusivity, and wellbeing in interactions, with guidelines for behavior and procedures for addressing concerns or violations to maintain a safe and supportive community.

National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations provide a framework for creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children, focusing on their wellbeing, empowerment, and protection from harm within organizational settings.

Application Form for Approved Child Carer

This form includes sections for personal details, experience working with children, references, and declarations regarding criminal history and Working with Children Card status.

Risk Assessment

Guidance for Interviewing Child Carer Applicants and Referees

This is not a form but a guideline document for interviewers. It includes notes for conducting interviews with Child Carer applicants and their referees.

Interview Questions for Child Carer Applicants

A set of questions designed for the interview process of the Child Carer applicants.

Interview Questions for Applicant's Referees

A set of questions to be asked to the referees nominated by the Child Carer applicants.

Selection of Approved Child Carers Checklist

A checklist to track the progress of an applicant's approval process, including steps like receiving the application, conducting interviews, and verifying Working with Children checks.

Medical Information Form for Camps and Overnight Activities

A form to collect medical information, relevant for camps and overnight activities. It's available as an interactive form and PDF.

Parent Consent Form for Camp

A form for parents to consent to their child's participation in a camp. This is also available as an interactive form and PDF.

Annual Child Protection Audit Form

This form is used for auditing child protection practices within the Regional Meeting, including listing current and new Approved Child Carers, and reporting any incidents.