Everyone is responsible for keeping children and young people safe in creative workplaces. This includes knowing what to do (and what not to do) when you’re working, paid or unpaid, with children and young people.

Children and young people need extra care and consideration in order to be safe in the workplace. Businesses and organisations have legal obligations to create a safe workplace for children and young people.

Being in the arts should be safe and fun. You should feel supported and empowered to make your best art. If you or your friends ever feel unsafe, there are things you can do and people you can talk to.

When your child works or takes part in the arts, their experiences can be rewarding and challenging — but they should always be safe. Creative organisations and businesses have legal obligations to keep children safe — and there are things that you can do too.

When a child or young person trusts you enough to share a difficult experience with you, it’s important to know how to respond. That includes what steps to take if it involves experiences of bullying, harassment or discrimination, or physical or sexual abuse.

This page has information about formal child safety reporting to the police and regulators. Your reporting obligations will depend on the organisation, your role, and what has been disclosed or has happened.

There are state and territory laws that apply when employing children and young people. These are in addition to the employment laws that already apply to everyone.

If you are a child or young person looking for support or if you are a parent needing help, here is a list of organisations and government agencies that can help you.