Public Commitment to Child Safety

Our Commitment

At Hearty Little Kitchen, the safety, wellbeing and best interests of every child are at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to providing safe, inclusive and welcoming cooking experiences where children feel respected, supported and empowered to participate with confidence.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect or harm in any form and are committed to acting promptly and appropriately should any concerns arise.

We are committed to:

• creating safe, positive and engaging learning environments for all children

• treating every child with dignity, kindness and respect

• listening to children and valuing their voices, ideas and concerns

• promoting children's participation and helping them build confidence and independence through cooking

• maintaining appropriate professional boundaries at all times

• complying with all relevant child safety legislation and reporting obligations

• continually reviewing and improving our child safe practices.

Working Together

We believe that keeping children safe is a shared responsibility.

We work collaboratively with schools, early learning services, families and community organisations to ensure children's safety and wellbeing remain our highest priority.

Our Policies

Our commitment is supported by our:

• Child & Youth Risk Management Strategy

• Child Safe Complaints Handling Policy

• Blue Card compliance and child safe practices.

If you have any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a child during one of our programs, please contact us immediately.