Standard Three

Partnering with families, carers and communities

Families, carers and communities are informed and involved in promoting the safeguarding of children and adults

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3.1 Parents, carers and/or guardians participate in decisions affecting their child, or adults with diminished capacity.
INDICATORS

3.1.1 The entity encourages parents, carers and/or guardians to take an active role in monitoring the safety of those engaged in the ministry and/or service.

3.2 Families, carers and communities are engaged with and are provided information about the entity’s approach to safeguarding.
INDICATORS

3.2.1 Families, carers and communities are encouraged to contribute to discussions about safeguarding approaches.

3.2.2 Safeguarding information is provided and widely available, including contact details of the Safeguarding Committee and/or Safeguarding Co-ordinator(s).

3.3 Families, carers and communities are informed about the entity’s operations and governance; and have an opportunity to have a say in the safeguarding policies and practices.
INDICATORS

3.3.1 Processes are in place to engage families, carers and communities about their views on safeguarding policies and practices.

3.3.2 Families, carers and communities are aware of the roles and responsibilities of personnel providing ministries and/or services directly to children and adults at risk.

3.4 The entity raises community awareness of the dignity and rights of all children and adults.
INDICATORS

3.4.1 The entity promotes and/or participates in activities which raise awareness of abuse prevention and the rights and dignity of children and adults at risk.

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