All children have rights, no matter who you are.
This includes the right to be safe and feel safe and to have your say in decisions impacting you.
You have the right to be safe and feel safe
Everyone has the right to feel safe and to be kept safe. Being safe means, no one should hurt you, treat you badly, or make you feel uncomfortable. Feeling safe means, you can trust the adults around you and feel happy in the places you go.
You have the right to:
- Feel safe wherever you are – at home, at school, or anywhere else
- Know that the adults around you are there to keep you safe
- Be told how to get help if you’re worried about your safety
- Have your concerns listened to, and for something to be done to keep you safe if you’re worried
There are laws to keep you safe
In Victoria, there are special rules (called laws) to make sure you are safe.
The City of Greater Dandenong Council follows these rules to help protect you.
These include the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. To learn more about how the Council keeps you safe, visit the A Child Safe Organisation webpage.
Download information about:
- Child Safe Standards for Kids
- Child Safe Standards for Young People
- Reportable Conduct Scheme for Kids
- Reportable Conduct Scheme for Young People
What to do if you feel unsafe
If you’re worried about something or have a safety concern, find out what you can do at the How to Report a Child Safe Concern webpage.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Convention on the Rights of the Child is a special agreement where countries have promised to protect the rights of all children. It tells us what rights children have and what governments need to do to help protect those rights.
Learn more about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and read a version that’s easy to understand for kids on the UNICEF website.
