Safeguarding and Mandatory Reporting Policy
- Ciara
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
This policy outlines My Right 2 Voice’s (MR2V) commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk of abuse. It defines the responsibilities of all MR2V employees, contractors, volunteers, and students in accordance with Victorian legislation on mandatory reporting and protective action.
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Reporting Policy Summary:
Legislative Framework for Safeguarding and Abuse Prevention:
An overview of the key legislation that governs safeguarding practices in Victoria, providing the legal foundation for protection measures.
Key Safeguarding Standards in Victoria:
A summary of Victoria's established safeguarding requirements that organizations must follow to ensure compliance with state regulations.
My Right 2 Voice's Commitment:
An explanation of how MR2V pledges to uphold the highest standards of protection for all individuals accessing our services.
MR2V Safeguarding Principles:
The core values that guide our approach to safeguarding, ensuring consistent application throughout all aspects of our work.
Roles and Responsibilities:
A clear outline of who is accountable for various aspects of safeguarding within the organization and what each role entails.
Core Safeguarding Practices and Policy:
The essential procedures and guidelines that form the backbone of our protection framework for vulnerable individuals.
Client Onboarding:
How we establish safe relationships from the start by implementing thorough intake processes designed to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Risk Identification and Harm Minimisation Planning:
Our proactive approach to recognizing potential risks and developing strategies to prevent harm before it occurs.
Consent and Decision-Making Capacity:
How we respect individual autonomy while ensuring appropriate supports are in place for those with varying decision-making abilities.
Confidentiality and Upholding Dignity:
Our commitment to protecting sensitive information while maintaining the respect and dignity of all individuals we serve.
Cultural Competence:
How we ensure our safeguarding practices are culturally appropriate and responsive to diverse community needs.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples:
Our specialized approach to working with First Nations communities that respects cultural safety and self-determination.
Staff Capability and Support:
How we ensure our team has the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to implement effective safeguarding practices.
Training and Continuous Professional Development:
Our ongoing commitment to building staff expertise in recognizing and responding to safeguarding concerns.
Supervision:
The structured support and oversight we provide to ensure consistent application of safeguarding principles across all services.
MR2V Safeguarding Response:
Our systematic approach to addressing concerns when they arise, ensuring prompt and appropriate action.
Protecting Children from Abuse:
Specific measures we implement to safeguard children, recognizing their particular vulnerabilities and legal protections.
Protecting Adults:
How we balance respect for adult autonomy with appropriate protective interventions when necessary.
Key Definitions:
Clear explanations of essential terminology to ensure common understanding of safeguarding concepts throughout the organization.
Monitoring and Review:
Our commitment to continuous improvement through regular evaluation and updating of safeguarding practices.
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