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If you feel unsafe or at risk and need help urgently, call the Police on 000.
Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
Statement of Commitment
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Read about the Departments Statement of Commitment to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Framework
For children and young people
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How to speak up
If you feel unsafe or if you are unhappy with how you have been treated by us please let us know. It is always ok to speak up if you are not happy.
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Rights of Children and Young People in the Department of Health
The Department of Health has a duty to make sure that all children that access our services enjoy the rights set out in the agreement
For parents/carers
For staff
Mandatory reporting by Department of Health Staff
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Information to guide and assist Department of Health staff as mandatory reporters.
What the Department is doing
Child Safety and Wellbeing Framework
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A Child Safety and Wellbeing Framework is now in place across the Department of Health, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities.
Child Safe Organisation Project
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The Child Safe Organisation Project is aiming to make systemic change in the approach to promoting children and young people’s rights, safety and wellbeing across all areas of the Department.
Child Safe Governance Review
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The Child Safe Governance Review was announced by the State Government on 3 July 2022. The review is about safeguarding children.
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