Safeguarding

As an organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. This page provides a central resource for understanding the Institute’s approach to safeguarding, including: 

  • our commitment to child safety and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment 

  • the key policies and procedures that guide our work 

  • information on how to raise concerns and access support 

Our Commitment to Child Safety 

We are committed to keeping children and young people safe and ensuring their wellbeing. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child abuse, exploitation, or harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making, at all levels of the Institute. We help our people understand and meet their responsibilities to keep children safe. When working with children and young people we ensure their safety, and respect their views, culture and diversity at all times. 

Our Policies 

View our Child Safety Policy here 

View of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy here 

Safeguarding Standards of Behaviour 

When working on behalf with communities, all staff, volunteers, partners are required to: 

  • treat everyone, including children, with respect 

  • not behave in ways that are unsafe, harmful, harassing, abusive, sexually abusive, demeaning, or culturally inappropriate 

  • avoid any actions that are or could be seen as exploitative, abusive, or harassing 

  • undertake training to understand their safeguarding obligations and responsibilites 

  • follow reporting requirements in the MCRI PSEAH and Child Safety policies 

  • promptly disclose any charges, convictions, investigations, or other legal outcomes related to sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, including under traditional law, before or during my involvement in MCRI research or activities 

  • follow safeguarding risk controls and treatments across research and project risk management plans 

Make a report or a complaint 

Feedback & whistleblowing - Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Staff and MCRI: Child Safety Reporting Form

Got a question? 

If you have any questions about safeguarding, contact our Safeguarding Technical Advisor at [email protected]