If you are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000)
If something is wrong speak up
Keeping you safe also means helping you to raise a concern
Child harm or abuse can include?
- Physical or sexual harm
- Emotional hurt
- Neglect
- Family violence
- Exploitation
If you or someone you know has been hurt - at home, school, a sports club or one of our programs - please tell someone.
You can:
- Talk to a trusted adult (parent, carer, teacher, leader, police)
- Use the QR code on our safeguarding posters
- Leave your phone number or email - we'll respond (link to web form)
- Call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800
Posters to help you
At every site that connects with children and young people, you should see three child and youth-friendly posters in obvious places.
Let us know if you cannot see the posters at any of our sites: safeguarding@salvationarmy.org.au
Let us know if you cannot see the posters at any of our sites: safeguarding@salvationarmy.org.au
What we do when you speak up
- We listen and take you seriously
- We make sure you know it’s OK to talk
- We help you feel safe and supported
- We find out what happened
- We follow clear steps to make things right
- We check in with you afterwards
Speak up and raise a concern
Prevention works best if people can share their concerns or any near misses before something happens. If something doesn’t feel quite right...
