Involving family and community

"Adults have to watch kids more. Not be so caught up in their own little world. If a kid changes then they should ask, ask the kid’s friends, find out what’s going on. That’s their job. They shouldn’t wait until the kid says something because that’s going to be too late." Young person

Principle 3

Parents, carers or significant others with caring responsibilities have the primary responsibility for the upbringing and development of their child. This includes being informed about the organisation’s operations and their children’s progress, and being involved in decisions affecting their children. (Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 18)

Commissioner's resources

National Principles for Child Safe Organisations WA: Information for parents, carers and family members

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National Principles for Child Safe Organisations WA: Checklist for parents

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National Principles for Child Safe Organisations WA: Guidelines

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National resources

Child Safe Organisations: Parents and carers - Australian Human Rights Commission

Other resources and examples

Talk soon. Talk often. A guide for parents talking to their kids about sex - WA Department of Health

Parent guides: Yarning up about child sexual abuse - Child Wise

Welcoming conversations with culturally and linguistically diverse families: An educator’s guide - Child Australia

Building partnerships with families - Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority

Explore the National Principles

Equity is upheld and diversity needs respected

Managing staff and volunteers

Child friendly complaint processes and reporting