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Child Safety Resources

Child Safety Resources

As peak body for dance, Ausdance WA has developed a suite of dance-specific resources for the WA dance community to support the context we work in and address specific risks around the safety and wellbeing of young people. 

For further context on Child Safety in WA, head to our landing page here.

We want to make sure these tools are as effective, relevant and practical as possible and are committed to continual improvement. Did we miss something, or could we do better? Let us know your feedback via email at director.wa@ausdance.org.au.

Resources – Launched October 2025

Action Plan for Child Safety in Dance

Not sure where to start? This document breaks down five simple steps to help guide you through Child Safety resources.

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Tips for Dance Studios, Schools and Initiatives

This is a support document to the Child Safe Organisation (CSO)’s Self-Assessment Tool. The Self-Assessment Tool walks through the 10 National Principles for Child Safety and how they apply to you and your studio or business. While this tool was created for all organisations working with children, Ausdance WA has developed the Tips for Dance Studios, Schools and Initiatives as a complimentary support document, recontextualising specifically for
dance, with handy reflections to assist you.

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Sample Statements of Commitment

To demonstrate your intention of upholding best practice in Child Safety and Wellbeing, and to publicly declare this to your community, we recommend creating a Statement of Commitment to Child Safety. View our sample statements in this document.

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Concerns for Child Welfare Reporting Chart

This document details what to do if you suspect a child or young person is at risk of harm. The flowchart has been adapted from True Sport (SportWest) and Sport Integrity Australia’s resource pack and has been redeveloped by Ausdance WA to provide information and scenarios specific to dance.

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Additional Resources for Ausdance WA Members

Sign up as an Ausdance WA member and login to your Member Account to access the Member Hub, where you will find our Child Safe Codes of Conduct for:

  • Having a Voice in Dance – Children and Young People,
  • Parents and Families, and
  • Teachers and Staff.

Not a member? Sign up today to gain access to these resources plus other benefits!

Ausdance WA is funded by the State Government of Western Australia through the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport

 

The community of Ausdance WA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of all Lands and Countries on this continent. We pay particular respect to Elders, Cultural and Community Leaders, and emerging leaders. With this understanding of the country’s First Peoples, we are grateful for our place in learning and serving dance, Arts and Culture in Western Australia.

Always Was. Always Will Be.

PO Box 3048
Yokine WA 6060

wa@ausdance.org.au