Every child deserves to feel safe, respected and heard.
At STAGES Community Services, child safety is central to how we operate, make decisions and deliver support. Our approved Child Safety Risk Management Plan (STG-CS-006) establishes a framework for identifying, assessing, controlling and reviewing risks to children and young people. Our approach is informed by the NSW Child Safe Standards.
Our safeguarding commitments
- Preventing harm: Proactive risk assessment, safety planning and review across our services.
- Safe and suitable workers: Screening, verification, induction, training, supervision and professional boundaries.
- Listening to children: Accessible ways for children and young people to express their views and raise concerns.
- Cultural safety and inclusion: Respect for identity, culture, disability, communication needs and family connections.
- Responding to concerns: Procedures for disclosures, incidents, escalation and reporting to relevant authorities.
- Accountability: Management oversight, documentation and continuous improvement.
Our promise to children and young people
You have the right to feel safe, be treated with respect, ask questions and tell someone when something worries you. We will listen and take your concerns seriously.
Speak up or raise a concern
If you are worried about your safety or someone else’s, you can tell us. You can ask a trusted adult to help. You do not need to report to STAGES before contacting an external authority.
Learn how to raise a concern or email info@stages.net.au.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 000. In NSW, child protection concerns can be reported to the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111.