Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

The Royal South Street Society (RSSS) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, supportive and child-centred environment for all children and young people who participate in, attend, volunteer with, perform at, compete in, or otherwise engage with RSSS activities and events.

RSSS recognises that every child has the right to feel safe, be safe and be protected from abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, bullying, harassment and harm.

RSSS has zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, grooming, exploitation, racism, discrimination, harassment, bullying or any conduct that compromises the safety, wellbeing or dignity of a child or young person.

RSSS is committed to implementing and maintaining the Victorian Child Safe Standards, National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, and all relevant child safety legislation and regulatory requirements.

The safety and wellbeing of children and young people is embedded in the leadership, governance, culture, operations and decision-making of RSSS.