Child Safety and Wellbeing at Bric Housing

We are committed to creating safe, respectful and inclusive environments where children and young people are protected from harm and their voices are valued

Bric Housing Child Safety Charter of Commitment

Bric Housing is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people who interact with our organisation, our services, our properties, our people and our activities.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to feel safe, respected, included and heard. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, exploitation, harm, bullying, discrimination or any behaviour that places a child or young person at risk

While children and young people are not the primary focus of our services, we recognise that they are part of the communities we serve and that everyone at Bric has a role in helping to keep them safe.

Read the full Charter here.

Our Commitments

Bric Housing will:

• Promote a culture where child safety and wellbeing are valued and prioritised.
• Listen to, respect and encourage the voices of children and young people.
• Foster environments that are welcoming, inclusive and culturally safe for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people and their families.
• Respect and support diversity, ensuring all children and young people are treated with dignity and equity.
• Recruit, screen, train and support our workers to understand their child safety responsibilities.
• Maintain clear processes for reporting concerns, responding to complaints and acting on suspected harm.
• Take concerns about child safety seriously and respond promptly and appropriately.
• Continuously review and improve our child safety practices.
• Work in accordance with the Child Safe Standards and relevant Queensland child safety obligations. Everyone’s Responsibility

Child safety is everyone’s responsibility. We expect our Board, employees, volunteers, contractors and partners to uphold our commitment, act in the best interests of children and young people, and report any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing.

Speak Up

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person in connection with Bric Housing, we encourage you to speak up. Reports and concerns will be taken seriously and handled appropriately and respectfully.

Together, we can help create safe, inclusive and respectful communities where children and young people can thrive.