Child Safe Code of Conduct

Volunteer Committee Member

Purpose of Policy & Guidelines

Playgroup NSW connects people to strengthen child, family, and community wellbeing, through playing and building communities of support. This policy is a guideline that applies to all Playgroup committee members while participating in Playgroup NSW activities.

Any person volunteering, participating, working, or otherwise involved in Playgroup NSW activities must be aware of and act in a manner that respects Playgroup NSW Values and Vision.

Our Vision

FOR EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY TO HAVE A PLACE IN THEIR COMMUNITY TO CONNECT, LEARN, AND BELONG.
Our Values:

  • Act with integrity: Put child and family wellbeing at the heart of our work, and be honest, accountable, and show respect.

  • Balance work and play: Be goal focused, mindful of people’s wellbeing, and contribute to a positive team culture.

  • Lead change: Seek and encourage learning, innovation, and greater positive impact.

  • Embrace inclusivity: Be collaborative, seek to understand, and celebrate diversity.

Volunteer Committee Member Requirements

All participants are requested to follow the directions provided by Playgroup NSW in all provided policy and guidance documents, to support best practice playgroup operation.

Respect

  • Treat all members and children participating in a playgroup with respect and in an inclusive manner.

  • Respect and value difference and diversity.

  • Respect the privacy and confidentiality of all members and volunteers.

  • Provide positive role modelling for families in interactions, behaviour and language in all playgroup activities.

Quality, Safe Playgroup Practice

  • Ensure all activities are age appropriate and delivered in a safe environment.

  • Support families to develop skills and knowledge in volunteering at playgroup.

  • Playgroups are a smoke free environment.

  • Act always in the best interest of the Playgroup movement, and not knowingly or intentionally defame, slander, or dishonour the organisation.

Child Safety

  • Provide a current Working with Children Check number to Playgroup NSW prior to commencement of volunteer duties if attending without their children in their care.

  • Ensure another adult is present or in view when interacting with children, especially if you are a non-carer volunteer.

  • In cases where there are concerns regarding a child’s wellbeing, immediately notify Playgroup NSW by calling 1800 171 882.

  • Agree to the child safe code of conduct by signing the declaration below.