A child safe environment is one where children are safe, protected from harm, and feel respected and heard.
Organisations, including sole traders and partnerships, that provide services to children play an important role in supporting their safety and wellbeing.
DHS helps organisations meet these responsibilities by providing guidance, resources and training.
How to provide a child safe environment
Learn who must provide a child safe environment in South Australia and how to meet compliance requirements.
About child safe policies
Find guidance on child safe policies, including legal requirements and how to create, review and maintain them.
Child Safe Compliance (CSC) statements
Check if your organisation must submit a Child Safe Compliance (CSC) statement, when to submit it, and how it helps protect children.
Child safe training
Access Safe Environments: Through Their Eyes training to help your organisation recognise, report and respond to harm.
Mandatory reporting
Understand your mandatory reporting responsibilities, recognise signs of harm, respond to disclosures, and report concerns.
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