Sidekick Australia Working with Children Policy

Sidekick will encourage and support any person who has witnessed the abuse of a participant, or who suspects that abuse has occurred, to make a report and be confident of doing so without fear of retribution.

 Sidekick, as a mandatory reporting body, is required to report any indicators.

 Sidekick acknowledges that prevention is the best protection from abuse and neglect and recognises their duty of care obligations to implement prevention strategies.

 It is the legislative policy that staff engaged in a risk assessed role must have the required Victorian clearance checks.

 Staff must undergo the NDIS worker screening process prior to employment. Results are recorded in their personnel file.

Staff should guide children who require assistance to Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 for support, as required.