Younique Early Learning Centre (Younique ELC) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, the Bunurong/Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connection to land, culture, and community. 

Younique ELC is committed to providing a child safe organisation that is inclusive, respectful, and transparent. We actively promote and support the participation and voice of all children, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and heard. 

We have zero tolerance for child abuse, racism, or discrimination in any form. We take all reasonable and practical steps to protect children from abuse, harm, and neglect. 

We are committed to providing a culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. We recognise the importance of cultural identity and actively embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives within our educational programs and daily practices. We promote understanding, respect, and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures and are committed to ensuring all children experience a strong sense of belonging. 

We are committed to supporting all children, especially those who may be more vulnerable, including: 

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children  

• Children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds  

• Children with disability  

• Children unable to live at home  

• Children from diverse sexuality and gender backgrounds (LGBTQIA+)  

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Our Commitments 

Younique ELC will: 

• Take a preventative, proactive, and participatory approach to child safety in all aspects of our planning, decision-making, and operations (Child Safe Standards 2 and 5)  

• Empower children to participate in decisions that affect their lives and foster a culture of openness where children, families, and staff feel safe to raise concerns (Child Safe Standards 1 and 3)  

• Ensure children know who they can talk to if they feel unsafe and are supported and encouraged to speak up (Child Safe Standard 3)  

• Respect diversity in cultures and child-rearing practices while always prioritising child safety  

• Recruit staff through rigorous screening and selection processes to ensure they demonstrate appropriate values, skills, and experience. All staff are required to hold and maintain a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)  

• Provide ongoing induction, training, and supervision to ensure staff understand their responsibilities to protect children, identify risks, and respond appropriately to concerns, allegations, or disclosures (Child Safe Standards 6, 7 and 8)  

• Ensure all staff, students, and volunteers act as mandatory reporters in accordance with Victorian child protection law and maintain up-to-date knowledge of child safety requirements  

• Manage both physical and online environments to ensure children’s safety through strong governance, systems, and procedures (Child Safe Standard 9)  

• Regularly review and improve our child safe practices, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous improvement (Child Safe Standard 10)  

• Share information appropriately and lawfully with relevant authorities and organisations where a child’s safety or wellbeing is at risk, and work in partnership with families and carers (Child Safe Standards 4 and 11) 

 

By: Younique ELC Team 

Updated: 17/4/2026