Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we walk, work, live and learn. We honour Elders past and present and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who now call this region home. We recognise the strength, wisdom and care they bring to community, and the vital role they play in supporting our young people and families to grow strong, connected and thriving together.

NATIONAL PRINCIPLES FOR CHILD SAFE ORGANISATIONS

Gugan Gulwan prides itself on working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, nurturing strong cultural identity for our children and families. Our children, young people and families mean everything to us and remain at the centre of our work.

Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporation is committed to creating environments where children and young people are safe, respected, and supported.
Our organisation aligns with the ACT Child Safe Standards to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children is embedded in our leadership, culture, and everyday practice.

We promote safe and respectful behaviours, listen to the voices of children and young people, support staff to understand their safeguarding responsibilities, and respond appropriately to any concerns about safety. We also recognise the importance of culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and work alongside families and community to support children to feel safe, heard, and connected.

 

Understanding Cultural Safety in Child Safe Organisations

Video – Keeping Our Kids Safe: Understanding Cultural Safety in Child Safe Organisations

This nine-minute video resource talks through each of the 10 National Principles and what they might look like through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural lens. The video can be used for training and informing staff and volunteers at all levels of an organisation.

Additional Resources: 

Guide – Keeping Our Kids Safe: Cultural Safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

This guidance resource, Keeping Our Kids Safe: Cultural Safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, supports organisations engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and communities to implement the National Principles in a culturally safe way by providing practical advice for all levels of an organisation. It highlights cultural considerations that will help organisations to make sure their spaces are culturally safe, and their programs and activities are free from racism and discrimination.

Worksheet/posters – Keeping Our Kids Safe worksheets and posters | National Office for Child Safety

These worksheets and posters help organisations engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in a culturally safe way. You can do the activities on the A4 worksheets with children and young people you work with. Afterwards, you can print your group’s answers on the A3 posters and display these around different spaces in your organisation. They are available as A4 worksheets and A3 posters and we encourage you to repeat the activities regularly.