We're working to create an extraordinary Wollongong where every child in our community is valued and their right to safety and wellbeing is respected and upheld.
The draft Child Safe Council Policy outlines Council's commitment to creating and maintaining a Child Safe Organisation. It's an important document as it guides all of our policies, strategies and actions that align to ensure child safety in all Council activities.
We're inviting our community to provide feedback on the draft Policy which will shortly go on public exhibition.
Wollongong City Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said that the draft Child Safe Council Policy is a demonstration of Council's leadership in keeping children safe.
"We've completed an audit of Council's policies, procedures and practices and compared them to the Child Safe Standards organisations and institutions need to follow to improve the safety of children," Cr Bradbery said.
"This audit also takes into consideration the new laws and reforms passed in the Parliament of NSW to help protect children and young people."
The draft Policy contains Council's Child Safety Commitment Statement and outlines Council's obligations and commitment to creating a safe place for every child.
"We believe children and young people have the right to be respected, empowered and safe," Cr Bradbery said.
"Council is dedicated to listening to the views of children and young people and we are committed to our responsibilities in keeping them safe as we are with all those who live in our city."
