Status and Details
This page provides information about this version of this document, including:
- Its status (whether it is current, historic, or comes into effect in the future);
- Approval, effective (implementation), and expiry dates;
- Relevant staff and their contact details; and
- A summary of changes from the previous version.
Child Safety Policy
Status
Current
Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date
30th January 2026
This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
30th January 2029
The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority
Vice-Chancellor
The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date
30th January 2026
This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Implementation Officer
Peta Preo
Director People and Culture
This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Responsible Executive
Scott Bowman
Vice-Chancellor
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact
Peta Preo
Director People and Culture
General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
- include the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations;
- list other relevant University governance documents;
- examples of 'child related work' expanded upon;
- clarify that students participating in placements must have a working with children clearance even where they are being supervised;
unacceptable behaviours towards children expanded upon;
- other minor clarifications throughout the document to ensure consistency with other child related University governance documents.
Clauses Amended:Policy: All