Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the relevant Manager and Policy Author and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	15th December 2022	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	8th December 2024	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Vice-Chancellor	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	8th December 2022	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Manager - Policy	Jessica Vanderlelie Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)	This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Enquiries Contact	Child Safety Officer	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

12/03/2025 - Administrative update to division name and titles. People & Culture previously named Human Resources, and the Chief People Officer previously titled Executive Director, Human Resources.

16/08/2024 – Minor revisions made to this policy to include clause 37 and the inclusion of the positions specified in clause 43 as approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).

07/02/2024 – Administrative update to position nominated as the Child Safety Officer from Deputy Director, Student Conduct & Investigations to Deputy Director, Integrity & Investigations.

11/12/2023 - Administrative update to title(s), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) and (Education) now referred to as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).

16/05/2023 - Position name changed from Director, Student Experience (DSE) to Director, Student Success (DSE).

03/04/2023 – Minor revision by adding in clause 22 which specifies the reporting timeframes under the Reportable Conduct Scheme. Also updated the URL reference in clause 19 so that it links directly to the CCYP Reportable Conduct Scheme Factsheets.

15/12/2022- Revisions to Policy approved by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Senior Executive Group on 8 December 2022 (SEG22/285).

Clauses Amended:Policy: All Procedure: All

07/03/2024: Committee/Group name changed from Corporate Governance, Audit and Risk Committee (CGARC) to Corporate Governance, Risk, Internal Audit and Safety Committee (CGRIASC)

12/03/2025: Division name changed from Human Resources (HR) to People and Culture (P&C)

12/03/2025: Position name changed from Executive Director, Human Resources (EDHR) to Chief People Officer, People and Culture (CPO)

12/03/2025: Division name changed from People and Culture (P&C) to People & Culture (P&C)

12/03/2025: Position name changed from Chief People Officer, People and Culture (CPO) to Chief People Officer, People & Culture (CPO)

21/03/2025: Position name changed from Chief People Officer, People & Culture (CPO) to Chief People Officer (CPO)