GPS Therapy Child Safe Environment Policy
In order to work with children and young people in school environment, GPS Therapy must have a Child Safe Environment Policy. At GPS Therapy, the safety and wellbeing of clients and participants is at the heart of everything we do, regardless of age. We are committed to creating environments where people feel safe, respected, included, and empowered.
Our Commitment
We uphold the highest standards of child safety by:
Prioritising the rights, voices, and experiences of children
Creating culturally safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments
Embedding trauma‑informed, evidence‑based practice
Ensuring all staff meet strict screening, training, and conduct requirements
Responding promptly and appropriately to any concerns about safety or wellbeing
Who This Policy Applies To
This policy applies to all GPS Therapy personnel, including:
Occupational therapists
Students and volunteers
Contractors and consultants
Administrative and support staff
It covers all interactions with children and young people across clinic, community, home, school, and telehealth settings.
How We Create a Child‑Safe Environment
Safe Culture
We foster a culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. This includes:
Clear professional boundaries
Respectful, inclusive communication
Encouraging children to express their views and participate in decisions
Regular supervision and reflective practice
2. Safe People
All personnel:
Hold a current Working With Children Check
Complete mandatory safeguarding training
Follow our Code of Conduct
Are supported to identify and respond to risks
3. Safe Practice
We ensure
Safe physical and digital environments
Risk assessments for all service contexts
Transparent communication with families
Privacy and confidentiality in line with legislation
4. Safe Reporting
We take all concerns seriously. Staff must:
Act immediately if a child is at risk
Listen respectfully to any disclosure
Document concerns factually
Report to the appropriate authority in line with mandatory reporting laws
Notify GPS Therapy leadership as soon as practicable
We do not investigate allegations internally — we follow statutory processes.
Cultural Safety
GPS Therapy is committed to culturally safe practice for:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Children with disability
•LGBTQIA+ young people
Children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Children experiencing vulnerability
We work in partnership with families and communities to ensure services are respectful, responsive, and inclusive.
Privacy and Information Sharing
We protect children’s personal information and only share it when:
Required to ensure safety
Mandated by law
Necessary for coordinated care (with consent where appropriate)
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review our policies, training, and practices to ensure they remain effective, evidence‑based, and aligned with legislative requirements and child‑safe standards.
Feedback from children, families, and community members is welcomed and valued.
Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or concerns about child safety at GPS Therapy, please contact:
GPS Therapy
contact@gpstherapy.com.au
0472 612 647