Child Safety and Wellbeing

QTF Commitment to the Safety and Wellbeing of Children and Young People (DRAFT)

At Queensland Touch Football (QTF), we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring every child and young person is safe, respected, valued, and able to thrive. We place the highest priority on their safety, rights, and wellbeing, maintaining zero tolerance for abuse, harm, neglect, or exploitation.

Our commitment is grounded in the Universal Principle—that all children and young people have an inherent right to be safe, to be heard, and to grow in environments that uphold their dignity and human rights. This principle shapes every action, decision, and interaction within QTF. We recognise that safeguarding children is a shared responsibility requiring vigilance, compassion, and professionalism from our entire organisation and community.

QTF is dedicated to:

• Creating environments that are physically, emotionally, culturally, and socially safe.
• Identifying, responding to, and preventing risks of harm or abuse within QTF and the broader contexts in which we operate.
• Empowering children and young people by listening to their voices, respecting their views, and supporting meaningful participation in decisions that affect them.
• Promoting equity, inclusion, and respect, acknowledging the specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ young people, and children with disability or additional support needs.
• Ensuring all staff, contractors, and volunteers uphold high standards of conduct, receive ongoing training, and understand their legal and moral responsibilities to protect children.
• Responding promptly and transparently to concerns or allegations, always placing the safety and wellbeing of the child or young person first.

QTF is committed to continual improvement of our child safe practices, regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and culture to ensure they remain strong, effective, and aligned with contemporary standards.

At QTF, the safety and wellbeing of children are fundamental and non‑negotiable. We stand firm in our responsibility to protect every child and young person entrusted to our care.