Child safety is at the heart of everything we do at the Y. We have zero tolerance for harm or neglect, and take our legal, ethical and community responsibilities seriously. Learn more about our work to keep children safe, contact our team, or report a concern confidentially.
Safeguarding children & young people
At the Y, safeguarding children and young people is at the heart of who we are.
Through our Feel Safe, Be Safe Framework, we work every day to create safe, inclusive spaces where children and young people feel safe, heard and supported.
By sharing our expertise with sector leaders and partners, we continue to strengthen child safety across the Y and beyond.
- Zero tolerance for harm, neglect or abuse of any child or young person.
- Strong policies, practices and processes that are continually reviewed and improved.
- A national safeguarding approach that supports safe, inclusive Y programs, centres and communities.
National Redress Scheme
The Y acknowledges the deep and lasting harm caused by historical institutional child sexual abuse.
Through the National Redress Scheme, we support survivors to seek redress in a safe, respectful and accessible way.
We remain committed to listening, learning and strengthening safety across every Y space.
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