Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Grace Christian College acknowledges that ‘God has made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth’ and ‘all are one in Christ Jesus.’ The College implements its safety programs on the basis of this commonality. Therefore, Grace Christian College is committed to the safety and best interest’s of all its enrolled students. This commitment is grounded in the Biblical imperative to “care for one another.” The College recognises the value of family for the health, welfare, safety, development, learning and wellbeing of all students regardless of race, biological sex, language or ability. The College is committed to assisting and supporting all families and all students in this endeavour. The family is seen as the key stakeholder and contributor to the education and well being of all students.

In support of its commitment to Child Safety, the College, within the context of the College’s Christian culture and the parent’s determination that College and family culture are complementary: 

      › Is established to provide cultural safety for children of Christian families and all other commitments for child safety are made within that context.
     › Will ensure that parents are informed of the College’s Christian culture prior to enrolment so that they can make the best decision regarding the compatibility of College and family culture and whether their child will benefit from enrolment in the College.
      › Has zero tolerance for child abuse
      › Actively works to listen to and empower children without undermining the primacy of family as key to their health, welfare, safety, development, learning and wellbeing.
      › Has systems to protect children from abuse, and will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and responds to them consistently in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
      › Is committed to providing cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
      › Is committed to providing a safe environment for children with a disability where the College and family have determined that the level of safety the College can provide through its available resources is able to minimise risk to child safety.

Will aim to meet the expectations of families with enrolled students that the College will:

      › Provide a high quality and culturally sensitive level of education
      › Be a community that maintains a culturally safe environment for all students
      › Provide a safe space where personal challenges are met and explored with respect.
      › Act with justice and equity in all circumstances to all students
      › Be a community that seeks to be safe and free from violence, racism and discrimination
      › Provide the opportunity for all children to achieve their full potential in life

Has a Child Safe policy that demonstrate the College’s commitment to safety and diversity.