Safer WA for Children and Young People

Implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to create a safer WA for children and young people – it’s up to all of us.
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The Western Australian Government apologises unreservedly for the sexual abuse of children in Western Australian Government institutions.

Safer WA for Children and Young People was developed as part of the Western Australian Government's implementation of the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

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I'm worried about a child or young person

Resources to help if you're worried a child is unsafe.
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How to make a complaint if you are a child or young person

You can lodge a complaint against organisations you come into contact with.

Child safe organisations

The Western Australian Government is committed to supporting the development of child safe organisations for children and young people.
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Support for survivors of child abuse

Where to go for help or support.
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Redress, compensation, litigation and apologies

Information for survivors about Redress.
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Online safety

Information about keeping children and young people safe online.
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Implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

Find out how the WA Government is implementing the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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Oversight of child safety in Western Australia

Find out how the WA Government is working hard to improve the way we work to protect children.
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Messages from victims and survivors

‘Message to Australia’ gave those who bravely told their story to the Royal Commission an opportunity to share a message with the Australian community about their experience and hopes for creating a safer future for children. Read their messages here.

Latest news

Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Amendment Bill 2022

The Minister for Child Protection, the Hon Simone McGurk MLA, introduced the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Amendment Bill 2022 into the Western Australian Parliament on 17 August 2022. The Bill was passed by the Legislative Assembly on 20 September 2022 and introduced into the Legislative Council on 21 September 2022. For further information visit the Working with Children website.

Feedback sought for child safeguarding in local government consultation

Local government authorities and relevant stakeholders’ feedback is being sought on the draft Child Safe Awareness Policy which aims to reduce the risk of harm and child abuse in local communities.

Release of harmful sexual behaviours practice framework

Another key milestone in the State Government’s implementation of Royal Commission recommendations

  • The Australian Centre for Child Protection has launched the WA arm of its national program, which focuses on supports, training and research for children who have been sexually abused or are displaying harmful sexual behaviours. Media statement (30 May 2022): Australian Centre for Child Protection launches WA program.

Important changes to legislation to further protect children now in effect

Commissioning for Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services

  • A range of activities is currently underway to inform future commissioning of services that support safety, healing and recovery for children and families who have experienced child sexual abuse.

Increased funding announced to protect the State’s vulnerable

Have your say

  • We want to hear from organisations about the work that you have undertaken, plan to undertake or are currently progressing to implement the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

Progress Reports

Media statement

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