Children and young people - your safety

Ensuring you feel safe in your involvement with Australian Catholics and Jesuit Communications. 

You should always feel and be:

• Comfortable and Accepted
  Feel postive, happy and welcome.
  
  
• Protected and Listened to
  Be able to ask questions and be taken seriously.
  
  
• Cared for and Informed
  Know what to expect and understand why.
  
  
• Respected and Understood
  Know what works best for you and your learning.

You should never be:

• Yelled at
  No raised voices or bad language.
  
  
• Hit or pushed
  No inappropriate physical contact.
  
  
• Made fun of
  No being picked on or used as a bad example.
  
  
• Made to feel unsafe
  Privacy and boundaries should always be respected.

If you feel unsafe or uncomfortable you should tell someone you trust:

• Adult
  Mum, Dad, teacher, counsellor.
  
  
• Peers
  Friends or mates

We will always listen and take action.

• Listen
  Take you seriously.
  
  
• Action
  Help and support you.

The Kidshelpline is avialable to you any time, for any reason. Visit kidshelpline.com.au or call 1800 55 1800.