Child Safety & Wellbeing
Child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
We are committed to being a child safe organisation for all children and young people.
| If any person believes a child is at immediate risk of child abuse or harm, telephone 000. |
We have zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
commonkind is committed to being a child safe organisation – one that proactively creates a culture, adopts strategies and takes action to promote child safety and wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people in accordance with Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (Qld).
We promise to create a safer environment for the children and young people who engage with commonkind. We have a rigorous child safety and wellbeing risk strategy which is embedded in our day-to-day operations and governed by our Board. All representatives of commonkind are vetted and hold current Working With Children Checks (Blue Cards).
Our Charter of Commitment to Children and Young People is listed below. This latest version was refined from consultations and surveys with children, young people, family, volunteers, staff and Board members of commonkind in August/September 2024.
Charter of Commitment to Children and Young People
Our 6 promises to create a safer environment for you, the children and young people of commonkind.
You are the heart of what we do.
PROMISE 1: SAFETY
We will make commonkind a comfortable and safe space for you to choose if, and how you want to be involved.
PROMISE 2: RESPECT
We will welcome and include you and treat you fairly. We will show kindness in what we say and do.
PROMISE 3: INFORM
We will communicate in a way you understand to help you make choices, feel safe and know what to do if you feel unsafe.
PROMISE 4: VOICE
We will make sure there are ways for you to have a say, openly share your ideas and be involved.
PROMISE 5: HELP
We will listen and act on what you tell us. We will be fair and improve by listening.
PROMISE 6: TRUST
We will work to earn your trust by supporting you and showing that we care about and trust you.
Everyone has the right to feel and be safe.
IF YOU:
SEE SOMETHING
HEAR SOMETHING
FEEL SOMETHING
TELL SOMEONE YOU TRUST
Report a child safety concern
| If you suspect a child is currently in need of protection, contact Emergency Services immediately by dialling 000. |
I have a child safety concern
I am not from commonkind
e.g. child, family, community
- If you are concerned for the safety or wellbeing of a child (including yourself) tell a commonkind representative or email childsafety@commonkind.org
- If the allegation involves someone from commonkind, contact the CEO directly: CEO@commonkind.org
- If the allegation involves the CEO of commonkind notify the Board Chair directly: chair@commonkind.org
If you are a mandatory reporter, follow mandated processes.
Refer also to:
Queensland Family & Child Commission
Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services
I am from commonkind
e.g. staff, volunteer, Board Member
- If you are concerned for the safety or wellbeing of a child (including any child safety concerns reported by children, families or communities) you must report your concern on the same day to your Manager using “Report of Suspected Child in Need of Protection” (CK-FOR-0010).
- If the allegation involves your Manager, contact the CEO directly: CEO@commonkind.org
- If the allegation involves the CEO notify the Board Chair directly: chair@commonkind.org
If you are a mandatory reporter, follow mandated processes.
Refer also to:
CK-POL-0001 Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
CK-PRO-0002 Child Safety Reporting Procedure
CK-STR-0001 Child Risk Management Strategy
CK-FOR-0010 Report of Suspected Child in Need of Protection
Reporting child safety concerns in Queensland:
If you have Child Safety concerns please call the Child Safety Regional Intake Service in your local area:
- Brisbane and Moreton Bay 1300 682 254
- Ipswich 1800 316 855
- South East 1300 679 849
- South West 1300 683 390
- Sunshine Coast and Central 1300 703 762
- North Queensland 1300 706 147
- Far North Queensland 1300 684 062
- After Hours 1800 177 135 (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week)
About commonkind
We provide benevolent relief to people and communities suffering from poverty, disadvantage and distress by facilitating age-appropriate community service activities for children, families and other interested parties.
Get in touch!
Whether you are a charity with a task that might be suitable or you are interested in helping us create a kinder and more connected community, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us here.
