child safety.
statement of commitment to child safety & community code of conduct.
BlocHaus is committed to child safety & wellbeing — we have a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse. Our Haus offers a place for children to learn, play & develop in a supportive space.
All children have the right to feel safe & protected from all forms of abuse, harm, & neglect. BlocHaus is committed to actively safeguarding the welfare of children by providing a safe environment & ensuring that all crew are aware of their responsibilities as part of a child-safe culture.
Child protection is a shared responsibility between BlocHaus, its employees, contractors, volunteers, visitors, participants & spectators. Everyone at BlocHaus is responsible for the care & protection of children, reporting information about child abuse & is expected to act in line with our community code of conduct.
BlocHaus takes all concerns of child abuse or risk of harm very seriously & will respond promptly, thoroughly & confidentially in line with our policies & processes. BlocHaus is committed to providing our crew the resources & support to safeguard children.
child safe community code of conduct.
| child safe. | not child safe. | |
| boundaries. | Acting within the scope of your role or pre-existing relationship. | Socialising with or providing support to a child outside the scope of your role or pre-existing relationship e.g. financial assistance or transport. |
| behaviour. | Treating everyone fairly, respectfully & listening to their needs. | Singling out a child e.g. favouritism or bullying, not respecting their needs, or ignoring their concerns. |
| language. | Talking respectfully, with clear direction & encouragement. | Talking harmfully e.g. discriminatory, derogatory, threatening, frightening or sexual language. |
| communication. | Making sure parents/carers are included in any electronic communication. Messaging only if essential & about BlocHaus activities. | Contact that parents/carers can’t see. Messaging that isn’t about BlocHaus activities or is personal in nature. |
| supervision. | Actively supervising children in your care to prioritise their safety. Security cameras in all common areas accessed by children. | Any unsupervised or one-on-one contact with a child outside the scope of your pre-existing relationship. |
| physical contact. | Appropriate touch only with a child’s consent e.g. in coaching to help them use equipment & be safe. | Any physical touch that: – makes a child feel uncomfortable, embarrassed or hurt – is sexual or involves private parts – happens in private places like a bathroom or car. |