Our Policies

• 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:

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  P-Q1-B001 – Curriculum Development Policy
  
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  P-Q1-B002 – Inclusion and Equity Policy
  

Quality Area 2 – Children’s Health and Safety:

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  P-Q2-B001 – Road Safety and Safe Transport Policy
  
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  P-Q2-B002 – Supervision of Children Policy
  
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  P-Q2-B003 – Oral Health Policy
  
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  P-Q2-B004 – Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M001 – Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisation
  
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  P-Q2-M002 – Administration of First Aid Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M003 – Anaphylaxis Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M004 – Asthma Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M005 – Relaxation and Sleep Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M006 – Child Safe Environment Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M007 – Dealing with Infectious Diseases Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M008 – Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M009 – Delivery and Collection of Children Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M010 – Diabetes Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M011 – Emergency and Evacuation Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M012 – Excursions and Centre Events Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M013 – Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M014 – Nutrition and Active Play Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M015 – Sun Protection Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M016 – Water Safety Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M017 – Administration of Medication Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M018 – Epilepsy Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M019 – Food Safety Policy
  
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  P-Q2-M020 – Hygiene Policy
  

Quality Area 3 – Physical Environment:

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  P-Q3-B001 – Environmental Sustainability Policy
  
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  P-Q3-M001 – Occupational Health and Safety Policy
  

Quality Area 4 – Staffing Arrangements:

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  P-Q4-B001 – Staff Health and Wellbeing Policy
  
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  P-Q4-M001 – Staff Code of Conduct Policy
  
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  P-Q4-M002 – Determining Responsible Person Policy
  
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  P-Q4-M003 – Participation of Volunteers and Students Policy
  
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  P-Q4-M004 – Staffing Policy
  

Quality Area 5 – Relationships with Children:

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  P-Q5-B001 – Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy
  
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  P-Q5-M001 – Interactions with Children Policy
  

Quality Area 6 – Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities:

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  P-Q6-M001 – Enrolment and Orientation Policy
  

Quality Area 7 – Leadership and Service Management:

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  P-Q7-B001 – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy
  
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  P-Q7-B002 – Hardship Policy
  
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  P-Q7-M001 – Complaints and Grievances Policy
  
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  P-Q7-M002 – Fees Policy
  
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  P-Q7-M003 – Governance and Management of the Service Policy
  
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  P-Q7-M004 – Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
  
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  P-Q7-S001 – Building and Equipment Maintenance Policy
  
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  P-Q7-S002 – Whistleblower Policy
  
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  P-Q7-S003 – Donations Policy
  

Staff Policies:

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  P-STA-001 Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
  
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  P-STA-002 Staff Complaints and Grievances Policy
  
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  P-STA-008 Home Based Work Policy
  
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  P-STA-009 Higher Duties Policy
  
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  P-STA-010 Family Violence Policy
  

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

• BWFCC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people
  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 will provide 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
  BWFCC has zero tolerance for child abuse
  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. BWFCC is committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks and all staff undertake Mandatory Reporting training
  BWFCC upholds the cultural safety of all children
  We carefully consider the increased vulnerability of Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as children with a disability and additional developmental needs.

In our service planning, decision-making and operations, BWFCC will:

• Take a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety;
• Value and empower children to participate in decisions which affect their lives;
• Foster a culture of openness that supports all persons to safely disclose risks of harm to children;
• Respect diversity in cultures and child rearing practices while keeping child safety paramount;
• Provide written guidance on appropriate conduct and behaviour towards children;
• Engage only the most suitable people to work with children and have high quality staff and volunteer supervision and professional development;
• Ensure children know who to talk with if they are worried or are feeling unsafe, and that they are comfortable and encouraged to raise such issues;
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or mistreatment promptly to the appropriate authorities;
• Share information appropriately and lawfully with other organisations where the safety and wellbeing of children is at risk;
• Value the input of and communicate regularly with families and carers.