Being in the arts should be fun and safe. There are things that arts organisations must do to make sure children people feel safe and supported. If you don’t feel safe, there are people who can help you.

As a young person participating in the arts, you should feel safe, supported and empowered. Every adult involved in your creative work has a responsibility to make sure that you are safe. If you don’t feel safe, there are people and places you can go to for help.

Sometimes things happen that make children and young people feel unsafe. It can be hard to know how to help. If you are a child or young person, there are lots of ways to support your friends.

If you see or hear about bullying happening, be an upstander. There’s no one right way to be an upstander. This page describes some of the things you can do.

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.

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.