UCWB recognises and promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, their right to be heard, participate in decisions affecting them, and their needs be taken seriously in a safe and respectful environment. We commit to the following principles and actions:
- We will work to inform children, young people and their families about their rights, including safety, information and participation.
- In our interactions, we will ensure that children and young people have access to safe physical and online environments, and we will minimise the opportunity for them to be harmed.
- We will recognise the importance of friendships and encourage support from peers in helping children feel safe and connected.
- We will ensure children have access to abuse prevention information that is appropriate to their age and context.
- Our staff and volunteers are trained to recognise the signs of abuse and grooming and are skilled to facilitate child-friendly ways for children to express their views and raise concerns.
UCWB adheres to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.