Our commitment to child safety & wellbeing
Autism Queensland (AQ) is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children and young people. Under national guidelines, we ensure our practices prioritise the rights, voice, and safety of every child.
If you would like to raise any concerns relating to the safety of a child or young person at Autism Queensland, please contact us. Call Triple Zero 000 if you or someone you know is in an emergency or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for crisis support.
We uphold and actively promote the Queensland Child Safe Organisation Standards ensuring our practices prioritise the rights, voice, and safety of every child. We have zero tolerance for any form of harm or abuse, including physical, sexual and psychological abuse, as well as neglect. We recognise and respect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the children and families we support.
We are committed to:
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Fostering a culture of inclusion, equity, and respect for all children and young people, including those with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Fostering a culture of inclusion, equity, and respect for all children and young people, including those with disability, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and who identify as LGBTQIA+.
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Ensuring cultural safety and responsiveness in our engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, recognising their enduring connection to land, culture, and community.
Ensuring cultural safety and responsiveness in our engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, recognising their enduring connection to land, culture, and community.
All AQ staff, volunteers, carers, and community members who attend AQ sites are expected to:
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Act in the best interests of children and young people at all times.
Act in the best interests of children and young people at all times.
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Encourage and support children, young people, and their families to have a voice and participate in decisions that affect them.
Encourage and support children, young people, and their families to have a voice and participate in decisions that affect them.
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Respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns, suspicions, or allegations of harm.
Respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns, suspicions, or allegations of harm.
