Leongatha Children’s Centre Inc (LCC & LELC) are committed to the safety, wellbeing and support of all children and young people. Management, staff and volunteers take every reasonable precaution to protect children in our care and treat all children with the utmost respect and understanding at all times. We are dedicated in promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal children, cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
LCC embeds the new Child Safe Standards (VIC) [effective July 2022] and promotes a culture of safety and wellbeing to minimise the risk of child abuse or harm to children whilst promoting children’s sense of security and belonging.
We acknowledge that staff within an early childhood service are in a unique position to monitor behavioural and emotional changes, physical injuries, and the general wellbeing of a child due to the development of safe environments and trusting relationships with children and families. Our staff are trained to identify signs and behaviours that may indicate child abuse and thoroughly understand their obligations and responsibilities to respond to incidents, disclosures or suspicions of child abuse as mandated reporters.
Our Service takes a ‘zero’ tolerance approach to child abuse and are committed to raise awareness about the importance of child safety in our environment and the community.
‘Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility.’
Victoria State Government- Education and Training (2019).