The Child Safe Complaints Handling Policy demonstrates Council's commitment to uphold the NSW Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the NSW Child Safe Standards and maintain a child-safe environment across the LGA where children are regarded as a priority.
Council aims to meet and maintain the NSW Child Safe Standards by empowering children and young people, educating team members about child protection responsibilities, and responding appropriately to child safety complaints.
The Policy contributes to Council's existing body of Child Safe policies and procedures and reiterates Council's commitment to leading and promoting child safety within the community.
The Policy is aligned with the Safe and Strong destination of the Community Strategic Plan CBCity 2036.