The YMCA is very proud to have achieved accreditation as a child safe organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation, following an independent and comprehensive review of our organisational policies and procedures. The program is a unique voluntary accreditation scheme for organisations who have a duty of care to children and young people whilst delivering a service or activity to them and/or their families.
All of our staff have extensive accreditation and training:
- Blue Card accredited
- First aid & CPR accredited
- Australian Childhood Foundation Safeguarding Children accredited
- Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy trained
- YMCA induction & training certificates
- In-house professional development sessions