Child protection

The Australian Volunteers Program is committed to the protection of children from all forms of harm and abuse.

All children have the right to be protected from physical, sexual and emotional abuse and exploitation. All children have the right for their opinion and their voices to be heard. These, and other rights, are enshrined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The Australian Volunteers Program is deeply committed to upholding the rights of children. A responsibility we share with our staff, our partners, and our volunteers.

An impression of a child's drawing of a family outside the house, with the quote "I feel safe with my family because they take care of me."

Child protection brochure

An impression of a child's drawing of a woman with long black and blonde hair and a yellow skirt. The text says "I have a right to play because I want to have friends."

'All children have rights' poster

A woman and a man face the camera, smiling at a small child on a swing set in front of them. The child's face cannot be seen.

Child Protection Policy Workbook

Two woman are in a classroom, smiling mid-conversation at a child whose back is to the camera.

'Why is child protection important?' poster

Resources

Child Protection Policy
Policy document [2021] 287 KB

Guidance in developing and implementing strong child safeguarding procedures
Child protection policy workbook [2020] 2.6 MB

'Reporting incidents and concerns'
Poster [2021] 1.3 MB

Need more information?

For enquiries, please email childprotection@australianvolunteers.com or reach out to your local country office.

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