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Child & Adolescent Safety
Child & Adolescent Safety Statement
TAFE Gippsland, is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where equity is upheld for all children and young people. Their safety, wellbeing, and dignity are our highest priorities, whether they are enrolled students on campus or online, or visiting our sites.
We take responsibility for ensuring that our learning environments are safe, supportive, and enriching. We value the unique identities, strengths, and experiences of all children and young people and are committed to fostering their confidence, self-esteem, and opportunities to thrive. We especially respect and celebrate the cultures, voices, and stories of Aboriginal children and young people, ensuring their perspectives are heard and included in all that we do.
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm. Protecting children and young people from risk is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all members of our community to uphold this commitment.
As a Child Safe Organisation, TAFE Gippsland complies with the Victorian Child Safe Standards, the Reportable Conduct Scheme, and Mandatory Reporting obligations.
How child & adolescent safety works at TAFE Gippsland
- We respect and promote diversity and equity across our entire staff and student community.
- All staff must hold a current Working with Children Check and National Police Check, which are audited annually.
- A dedicated Child Safety Officer provides oversight and support.
- All staff and students must agree to and follow our Child Safety Code of Conduct.
- We have a child-friendly and transparent complaints process—all issues raised are acted upon by senior leadership.
- A dedicated Koorie team supports Aboriginal students across TAFE Gippsland.
- We complete an annual risk assessment on child safety matters.
- Contractors and visitors who are engaged in child related work must provide a Working with Children Check and follow our child safety code of conduct.
- Staff receive annual training on the Child Safe Standards and their responsibilities.
- We comply with the Victorian Reportable Conduct Scheme, requiring staff to report concerns about the behaviour of other staff or visitors.
- A documented investigation process is followed for any concerns raised by staff, students, families, or community members.
- Student Support Officers are available at each campus to assist students in raising issues or making complaints.
- We are externally audited by the VRQA to ensure our policies and practices meet compliance standards.
Further information
How to make a complaint or give feedback
What are the Child Safety Standards
What is Reportable Conduct
Extra resources
Child Safety Policies
Contact us
If you would like to speak to someone in relation to a Child Safety matter, please email: childsafe@tafegippsland.edu.au