Child Safety

While the safety and wellbeing of all members must be respected and protected specific emphasis must be placed on the inclusion and protection of Children and Young People (CYP).

All people within SLSQ’s jurisdiction, regardless of role or level of responsibility, must act to keep CYP safe from harm. They do this by adopting the practices and behaviour set through SLSA and SLSQ as standard, when carrying out their roles. Reporting any concerning behaviours or reasonable belief of abuse or neglect of which they become aware, to a Person in Position of Authority and/or to external authorities responsible for child protection or to Police, regardless of whether that abuse is being perpetrated by volunteers, members, or employees within Surf Life Saving; or by those outside, including those from the CYP’s family, extended family, their family’s extended network or strangers.

Child Safety focuses on limiting exposure to hazards and reducing harm. At Surf Life Saving Queensland it is everyone’s responsibility to look out for the younger members.