Child Safety at Annandale Christian College

Our Commitment

At Annandale Christian College, we believe every child is created in the image of God and deserves to be safe, respected, and valued. We are committed to providing a learning environment where students feel secure and supported in all aspects of their development.

Compliance and Standards

We uphold the Queensland Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle of Cultural Safety, ensuring our policies and practices meet legislative requirements and best practice guidelines. Our approach includes proactive measures to prevent harm and clear processes for responding to concerns.

What We Do to Keep Children Safe

  • Maintain a Child Risk Management Framework in line with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
  • Implement staff training in child protection and mandatory reporting obligations.
  • Conduct Blue Card screening for all staff and volunteers.
  • Provide safe physical and online environments for students.
  • Promote a culture of openness and accountability, encouraging students and families to speak up about concerns.

Reporting Concerns

If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child, you can report to:

  1. A staff member
  2. Our Child Protection Officer:
  3. Anonymously via the letterbox at the front of Administration building

Resources and Policies

Frequently Asked Questions

A Child Safe Organisation is one that actively creates a culture, adopts strategies, and implements practices to keep children safe from harm. This includes meeting the Queensland Child Safe Standards.

All reports are treated seriously and confidentially. Our Child Protection Officers will assess the concern and take appropriate action in line with legal obligations and college policy.

All staff, volunteers, and anyone working with children at our college must hold a valid Blue Card as part of Queensland’s screening requirements.

You can speak directly to any staff member, contact our Child Protection Officers via phone and you can also report concerns through child.safety@acc.qld.edu.au or anonymously via the letterbox at the front of the Administration building.

All staff complete mandatory child protection training annually, including updates on reporting obligations and strategies for creating safe environments.
Child Safety Documents