Duty of Care & Child Safety

Our Commitment to Child Safety

At Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD), we believe every young person deserves to be safe, seen, and supported. 

We are fully committed to creating spaces where young people feel protected, respected, and empowered - no matter their background, identity, or story. 

To keep children and young people safe, we commit to: 

  • Embedding the 10 Child Safe Standards across everything we do 

  • Creating environments that are physically, emotionally, and culturally safe 

  • Taking action to prevent any form of abuse, neglect, or harmful behaviour 

  • Listening to young people’s voices and including them in decisions that affect them 

  • Making sure young people always know who they can talk to, and how to get support if they ever feel unsafe

Child Protection

At Musicians Making A Difference (MMAD), the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children and young people is our top priority. We are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments where every child can participate, learn, and thrive.

MMAD operates in line with all relevant federal and state/territory child protection legislation and the Australian Child Safe Standards. We implement robust policies, training, and practices to prevent harm, recognise concerns, and respond appropriately.

All MMAD staff, volunteers, and contractors:

  • Understand their responsibilities to protect children from harm

  • Complete child safety training and screening checks

  • Follow our Child Safe Policies and Code of Conduct

  • Actively contribute to a culture of respect, safety, and empowerment for children and young people

Reporting and Support

If you have concerns about the safety of a child or young person in one of our programs, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead at compliance@mmad.org,au.

You can also access support and guidance through national services:

  • Kids Helpline: https://kidshelpline.com.au

  • 1800RESPECT: https://www.1800respect.org.au

  • AccessAllAreas.com.au

Key Child Safe Standards and Authorities

MMAD complies with child protection legislation and standards across Australia:

National / Federal:

  • ACNC Governance Standards

  • Australian Government – Child Protection

State / Territory Child Safe Authorities:

  • NSW: Office of the Children’s Guardian – Child Safe Organisations

  • VIC: Commission for Children and Young People – Child Safe Standards

  • QLD: Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs – Child Protection

  • WA: Department of Communities – Child Protection

  • SA: Child Protection Services

  • TAS: Department of Communities – Child Protection

  • ACT: Community Services – Child Protection

  • NT: Department of Territory Families – Child Protection

MMAD is committed to continuous improvement and ensures that child safety policies, training, and practices are regularly reviewed and audited to maintain the highest standards of care.