UNSW College is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people by upholding a child safe culture and environment. We have zero tolerance for abuse or harm towards children.
In Australia, the Child Safe Standards and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations are frameworks that guide organisations, including universities, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Our staff at the College are committed to providing a child safe environment and experience by ensuring the following:
- General safety: We work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, with leaders and staff actively promoting and modelling child-safe principles.
- Awareness and education: We receive regular training for staff and students to identify, respond to, and prevent potential harm or abuse.
- Clear policies and procedures: We will have a clear Child Protection Policy with mandatory incident reporting channels, Student Code of Conduct, Code of Conduct (Employees), and strict Working With Children Check processes for staff who engage with children or young people.
- Safe environments: We ensure physical and online spaces are safe for children and young people. This includes considerations like secure spaces for activities, monitoring interactions, and protecting children from exploitation or harm in both digital and face-to-face contexts.
- Empowerment and voice: We encourage children and young people to be heard and respected within the university community through regular survey feedback, connection with our Student Wellbeing Team and through the Student Representative Council.
If you or a child are in immediate danger:
If you or a child are in immediate danger, please call triple zero (000) for emergency services. Contacting the police is the fastest way to get assistance in an emergency.
To report an incident:
Please call 24/7 Call Campus Emergency (02 9385 6666)
Our campus emergency team are highly professional. Their priority is students’ safety and care.
Speak privately with a Student Wellbeing Adviser or the Head of Student Experience
You can simply walk into Student Services located on Level 1 of the UNSW College L5 Building and ask for a Student Wellbeing Adviser or our Head of Student Experience.
You can also book a private appointment with a Student Wellbeing Adviser here.
Who can report a child safety concern
Anyone can report a child safety concern at UNSW College including:
- Students, parents and carers.
- UNSW College staff, contractors or visitors
- A member of the community
What can you report about
Any concerns related to child safety, including:
- Reports of harm or abuse
- Allegations, suspicions, or observations
- General safety or environmental issues
What information you need to provide
Providing the following information will assist us in addressing the report:
- Your full name
- Your contact details
- A description of the concern or allegation (including relevant dates, times, and specifics)
- The name of the staff member involved
- The name of the child or young person (if you are reporting on their behalf)
