Commitments to communities we serve
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding every individual that interacts with our services including children, young people and adults of all ages.
Safeguarding is the process of protecting people at every stage of life from the risk of abuse, exploitation and neglect.
We will continuously review and improve safeguarding practices to adapt to new challenges and uphold the highest standards of protection and care for all.
Whilst we recognise the inherent vulnerability and disadvantage of all of our service users, we pay particular attention to the unique barriers often experienced by children, First Nations people and people living with disability through:
Our Commitment to Reconciliation
We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ special and unique connection to lands, waters and Country.
Uniting WA is committed to fostering a culture of respect, understanding and collaboration with First Nations peoples. We actively contribute to reconciliation as we work to create meaningful opportunities, build strong relationships and show respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, guided by our Better Together First Nations Strategy.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.
We’ll do everything in our power to safeguard children from all forms of abuse. We are committed to learning from the past to build a stronger future.
We’re committed to the work of implementing the Uniting Church’s National Child Safe Policy Framework. This Framework reflects the Royal Commission’s 10 Child Safe Elements as well as the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, as drafted by the Australian Human Rights Commission on behalf of the Council of Australian Governments.
Our Commitment to People with disability
Uniting WA strives to uphold the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in our work, and we recognise our role in contributing to a better, more inclusive future for people living with disability.
On Friday 29 September 2023, the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability presented its Final Report to Government.
The Final Report contains 222 recommendations on how to improve laws, policies, structures and practices to ensure a more inclusive and just society that supports the independence of people with disability and their right to live free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
We welcome the final report and its vision for a more inclusive Australia.