Our Commitment to Child Safety
Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment.
Child safety is our highest priority, and is embedded in our culture, practices and decision-making.
We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat any child safety concerns seriously. Our staff are trained and supported to identify and report any concerns.
Our 31 kindergartens meet or exceed the National Quality Standards and fully comply with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
Read our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy here
Read our Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing Policy here
New guidelines for using devices in early childhood education
A new National Model Code for Taking Images or Videos of Children in Early Childhood Education and Care has been introduced for kindergartens and early childhood services. It provides clear rules about how and when staff can use electronic devices like phones, tablets, and cameras while caring for children.
As part of our commitment to keeping children safe, only service-issued electronic devices should be used for taking photos or recording videos, thereby minimising the risk of unauthorised distribution of images. The code is also in line with Meli’s Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing Policy, Privacy and Confidentiality Policy and eSafety for Children Policy.
Staff, volunteers, parents/carers and visitors attending Meli Kindergartens must not use personal devices in learning settings. Some exemptions apply, please contact your kindergarten Leader with any questions.
Our commitment to you
We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to provide a safe environment for children with a disability. We are committed to being a child-safe and child-friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes children’s rights.
We recognise our responsibilities in keeping children safe from abuse from those associated with this organisation and will ensure that the safety of children is always our first priority. We take a zero tolerance approach to child abuse. We value diversity and will not tolerate discriminatory practices.
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