Mountain District Learning Centre (MDLC) is a child safe organisation that welcomes all children, young people and their families, therefore:

• Is committed to providing environments where students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. MDLC child safe policies, strategies and practices are inclusive of the needs of all children and students.
• Has no tolerance for child abuse and takes proactive steps to identify and manage any risks of harm to students in the physical and online environments of MDLC.
• Promotes positive relationships between students and adults and between students and their peers. These relationships are based on trust and respect.
• Takes proactive steps to identify and manage any risk of harm to students at MDLC. When child safety concerns are raised or identified, they are treated seriously and responded to promptly and thoroughly.
• Gives particular attention is given to the child safety needs of Aboriginal students, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, students with disabilities, those unable to live at home, children and young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQA+) and other students experiencing risk or vulnerability. Inappropriate or harmful behaviour targeting students based on these or other characteristics, such as racism or homophobia, are not tolerated at MDLC and any instances identified are addressed with appropriate consequences.
• Recognises Child safety is a shared responsibility. Every person involved at MDLC has an important role in promoting child safety and wellbeing and promptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety.
• Is committed to regularly reviewing child safe practices, and seeking input from students, families, staff, and volunteers to inform ongoing strategies.