Status and Details
The Policy changes include:Safety and Welfare of Children and Young People Policy
Status
Historic
Effective Date
12th October 2021
Review Date
12th October 2024
Approval Authority
Vice-Chancellor
Approval Date
7th October 2021
Expiry Date
9th January 2023
Responsible Officer
Michelle Gillespie
Chief Student Officer
+61 3 9919 5106
Accountable Officer
Lisa Line
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Enterprise and Digital
Lisa.Line@vu.edu.au
Enquiries Contact
Heather Marsh
Director, Student Equity, Safety and Wellbeing Services
+61 3 9919 5178
Summary of Changes from Previous Version
The Accountable Officer for the Policy relocated to the Vice President People and Culture;
The development of a new Code of Conduct for Child Safety;
The identification of core roles that have a shared responsibility for child safety in particular areas of VU’s activities;
The clarification of VU's expectations regarding all staff conduct, responsibilities, awareness and training in child safety.
Clauses Amended:Policy: All