Children and young people are particularly vulnerable in the workplace. They need extra care and consideration in order to be safe — and everyone has obligations.

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.

Some child safety issues are particular to creative practices and spaces, and everyone has a role in managing them. The information on this page is for everyone working with children and young people in the arts — from employees to contractors, volunteers and parents.

A Child Safety Code of Conduct can be a useful tool for ensuring that all adults engaging with children and young people understand their child safety responsibilities.

For creative organisations and businesses that work with children or young people, having a written Child Safety Policy and Procedure is a vital part of setting the rules, processes and responsibilities for keeping children and young people safe.

Screening (checking) workers is one way organisations and businesses can help prevent harm or abuse of children and young people. Each state and territory has its own rules. It's important to understand the rules that apply where you are.

Creative organisations and businesses can choose to commit to a Charter of Rights for Children and Young People. It is one way to show children, young people and their families that you recognise their rights and are committed to respecting them.

Creative organisations and businesses, big and small, need to provide a safe workplace for children and young people — whether they are there to work, learn, participate or visit. This means taking steps to manage physical hazards in the workplace.

All creative organisations and businesses, big and small, need to provide a safe workplace for children and young people, whether they are there to work, learn, participate or visit. This means taking steps to manage anything that could cause psychological harm.

There are principles and standards that creative organisations and businesses need to understand before working with, or engaging, children and young people in creative workplaces.

There are extra things to consider when working with and engaging, children and young people in creative workplaces, including how to keep them safe online.