All policies relating to the service are available below.
Our policies have been developed and adopted by the Bubup Womindjeka Family and Children’s Centre Board of Governance.
In order to assess whether the values and purposes of the policy have been achieved, the Board of Governance will:
- regularly seek feedback from everyone affected by policies regarding the effectiveness of these policies
- monitor the implementation, compliance, complaints and incidents in relation to policies
- keep policies up to date with current legislation, research, policy and best practice
- revise policies and procedures as part of the service’s policy review cycle, or as required
- notify families and staff 14 days before making any changes to a policy
Quality Area 1 - Educational Program and Practice
Quality Area 2 - Children's Health and Safety
- P-Q2-M001 - Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisation
- P-Q2-M002 - Administration of First Aid Policy
- P-Q2-B002 - Supervision of Children Policy
- P-Q2-M003 - Anaphylaxis Policy
- P-Q2-M004 - Asthma Policy
- P-Q2-M005 - Relaxation and Sleep Policy
- P-Q2-M006 - Child Safe Policy
- P-Q2-B006 - Road Safety and Safe Transport Policy
- P-Q2-M007 - Dealing with Infectious Diseases Policy
- P-Q2-M008 - Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy
- P-Q2-M009 - Delivery and Collection of Children Policy
- P-Q2-M010 - Diabetes Policy
- P-Q2-M011 - Emergency and Evacuation Policy
- P-Q2-M012 - Excursions and Centre Events Policy
- P-Q2-M013 - Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness Policy
- P-Q2-M014 - Nutrition and Active Play Policy
- P-Q2-M015 - Sun Protection Policy
- P-Q2-M016 - Water Safety Policy
- P-Q2-M017 - Administration of Medication Policy
- P-Q2-M018 - Epilepsy Policy
- P-Q2-M019 - Food Safety Policy
- P-Q2-M020 - Hygiene Policy
Quality Area 3 - Physical Environment
Quality Area 4 - Staffing Arrangements
- P-Q4-M001 - Code of Conduct Policy
- P-Q4-M002 - Determining Responsible Person Policy
- P-Q4-M003 - Participation of Volunteers and Students
- P-Q4-M004 - Staffing Policy
Quality Area 5 - Relationships with Children
Quality Area 6 - Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities
Quality Area 7 - Leadership and Service Management
- P-Q7-M001 - Complaints and Grievances Policy
- P-Q7-B001 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy
- P-Q7-S001 - Building and Equipment Maintenance Policy
- P-Q7-S002 - Whistleblower Policy
- P-Q7-M002 - Fees Policy
- P-Q7-M003 - Governance and Management of the Service Policy
- P-Q7-M004 - Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
Staff Policies
P-STA-001 Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
P-STA-002 Staff Complaints and Grievances Policy
P-STA-009 Higher Duties Policy
P-STA-010 Family Violence Policy
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Protection
BWFCC is committed to safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
BWFCC has zero tolerance for child abuse.
BWFCC is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.
All allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently. We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
Every person involved in BWFCC has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
BWFCC is committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks and all staff undertake Mandatory Reporting training.
We carefully consider the increased vulnerability of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as children with a disability. We promote and advocate for gender equity and respectful relationships.
Child Safe Policies and Documents
BWFCC has the following policies and documents in place to meet and show our commitment to the Child Safe Standards:
• Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
• Child Safe Environment Policy - (including responding and reporting procedures)
• Staff Code of Conduct Policy
• Within Our Centre Philosophy
• Within Our Centre Values
• Within our Quality Improvement Plan goals
Every person involved in BWFCC has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.