Our commitment to child safety

We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children in NSW.

Our commitment

Watch this video to hear DCJ Secretary Michael Tidball and the senior leadership team affirm their commitment to child safety. Hear about the strategic role DCJ is playing to implement child safe standards as well as some of the work that’s already improving child safety across NSW.

The Child Safe Scheme

The Children's Guardian Amendment Act 2021 has been introduced to make child related organisations safer for all young people. The new legislated scheme has 10 Child Safe Standards recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse following extensive research and consultation about what makes organisations child safe.

Read the 10 Child Safe Standards on the Office of the Children Guardian’s website.

DCJ Child Safety Policy

DCJ Child Safe Policy September 2024 (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

The Department of Communities and Justice’s official written statement of commitment.

The Child Safe Action Plan

The plan outlines how child safety will be improved across the sector.

The Child Safe Standards

The standards guiding child safe practice in NSW.

Child safe related policies

The framework being developed to enhance the application of legislation and principles.

Complaints and reporting

DCJ Complaints and Feedback Management Policy.

Education and training

Child safe resources developed by the eSafety Commission and the Office of the Children's Guardian.

Risk assessment tools and templates

Resources for organisations to assess and mitigate the risks to children.

Contact

Project team:
Child and Family – Policy & Strategy

Email: ChildSafeScheme@facs.nsw.gov.au

Last updated:

09 Oct 2024