Child Safe Standard 1 – Cultural Safety for Aboriginal Children
We are committed to ensuring Palm Grove is a place where Aboriginal children feel safe, respected, and connected to culture.

Child Safe Standard 2 – Leadership, Governance and Culture
We place children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do. Our leadership and governance actively promote a strong child safe culture.

Child Safe Standard 3 – Empowerment and Participation
We listen to children, value their voices, and involve them in decisions about their safety and learning.

Child Safe Standard 4 – Families and Communities
We work in partnership with families and our community, keeping them informed and involved in child safety and wellbeing practices.

Child Safe Standard 5 – Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to equity and respect for all children. We actively support the inclusion and safety of Aboriginal children, children with disability, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children from LGBTIQA+ families.

Child Safe Standard 6 – Staff Suitability
We ensure that all people working with children are appropriately screened, trained, supervised and supported to uphold child safe practices.

Child Safe Standard 7 – Complaints and Concerns
We have clear, child-friendly and accessible procedures for responding to concerns or complaints about child safety.

Child Safe Standard 8 – Knowledge and Training
Our staff and volunteers are equipped with the skills, knowledge and awareness to identify risks, respond to concerns, and promote children’s safety and wellbeing.

Child Safe Standard 9 – Safe Environments
We provide safe physical and online environments. Only service-issued devices are used for photos; personal devices must be stored away during sessions.

Child Safe Standard 10 – Continuous Improvement
We review and strengthen our practices regularly to ensure we are meeting the highest standards of child safety and wellbeing.

Child Safe Standard 11 – Policies and Procedures
We document and publish our commitment to child safety, ensuring our policies are accessible, transparent, and aligned to the Child Safe Standards.