SLS is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people who are often more susceptible to abuse and harm.
SLSA Policy 6.05, clause 3.5 ‘Codes of Conduct’ outlines the SLSA codes of conduct that apply to all SLS members. The SLSA Safeguarding Children and Young People Guidelines supports members to enact this policy and identify inappropriate behaviours that do not uphold the codes of conduct.
You have a responsibility to report breaches of the SLSA codes of conduct and any child safety concerns via the online Child Protection Report Form or Complaint and Grievance Form available at complaints.sls.com.au. Reports can remain anonymous, are confidential and may result in disciplinary or criminal action.
SLSA has developed the SLS Safeguarding Children and Young People (SCYP) program, which provides resources and online awareness training on the SLSA codes of conduct for dealing with children and young people, behavioural indicators of abuse and neglect, and how to make a report regarding any inappropriate behaviour. All members are encouraged to undertake the online SCYP awareness training available at sls.com.au/childsafe