Child Safe Standards NSW
The NSW Child Safe Scheme, introduced under the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. sets out legal requirements for organisations working with children in New South Wales. The NSW Child safe standards are as follows:
- Embed child safety in governance, leadership, and culture.
- Involve children and young people in decisions that affect them.
- Engage families and communities as partners in safety.
- Promote diversity and inclusion across all programs.
- Ensure all workers and volunteers are screened, supervised, and trained.
- Maintain accessible, child-focused complaint and reporting systems.
- Keep physical and online environments safe.
- Provide regular training and ongoing staff development.
- Review and improve child safety practices continually.
- Document and communicate clear child safety policies and procedures.