Stagecraft Studios – Child Safety Statement

At Stagecraft Studios, the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of all children and young people are our highest priority.

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where students feel respected, valued, and able to participate fully in their musical learning.

We recognise that children have the right to:

•           Feel safe at all times

•           Be treated with respect and fairness

•           Be heard and taken seriously

•           Learn in an environment free from harm, abuse, or exploitation

At Stagecraft Studios we commit to:

•           Maintaining professional and appropriate boundaries with all students

•           Providing a safe physical and online teaching environment

•           Communicating openly and appropriately with parents/carers

•           Taking all concerns and complaints seriously

•           Acting in accordance with relevant child safety laws and responsibilities

Stagecraft Studios operates under Queensland’s 10 Child Safe standards.

Standard 1: Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture

• Stagecraft Studios promotes a culture where child safety and wellbeing are central to all activities and decision-making.

• All staff, volunteers, contractors, and students are expected to uphold child safe practices and behaviours.

• Child safety concerns are taken seriously and addressed promptly.

Standard 2: Children and young people are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously

• Children are encouraged to express their ideas, concerns, and feelings in a supportive environment.

• Students are treated respectfully and their voices are valued.

• Age-appropriate information about safety, respectful behaviour, and support processes is shared with students.

Standard 3: Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing

• Stagecraft Studios values collaborative partnerships with parents, carers, and families. Parents are welcome to sit in on one on one classes and attend open days as scheduled.

• Families are encouraged to communicate any wellbeing, accessibility, or safety concerns.

• Relevant policies and expectations are made available to families.

Standard 4: Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice

• Stagecraft Studios welcomes children and young people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities, and experiences.

• Inclusive practices are promoted to ensure all students feel safe, respected, and able to participate.

• Reasonable adjustments may be made to support accessibility and participation.

Standard 5: People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice

• All staff and volunteers working directly with children are required to hold a valid Blue Card.

• Appropriate recruitment, screening, and induction processes are followed.

• Staff and volunteers are expected to maintain professional boundaries and appropriate conduct.

Standard 6: Processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused

• Concerns relating to child safety or wellbeing are responded to promptly, respectfully, and confidentially.

• Students and families are encouraged to report concerns without fear of negative consequences.

• Mandatory reporting obligations are followed where required.

Standard 7: Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through continual education and training

• Stagecraft Studios promotes ongoing awareness of child safe practices.

• Staff and volunteers are expected to understand appropriate conduct, boundaries, and reporting responsibilities.

• Child safety practices are reviewed regularly.

Standard 8: Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed

• Activities are conducted in supervised and appropriate environments. Due to the nature of some of the classes, physical touching may be necessary for teaching (e.g. posture, hand position, alignment). Any contact will be brief, appropriate and explained. Consent will be requested and respected.

• Online communication and digital platforms are used professionally and appropriately.

• Photographs or recordings of students will only be used with parent or guardian consent.

Standard 9: Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved

• Stagecraft Studios is committed to regularly reviewing policies and practices.

• Feedback from families, students, and staff may inform ongoing improvements to child safe practices.

Standard 10: Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people

• Stagecraft Studios maintains documented policies and procedures supporting child safety and wellbeing.

• These policies guide expectations, behaviour, reporting processes, and safe practices across all activities.

We encourage parents, carers, and students to raise any concerns regarding safety or wellbeing. All concerns will be handled respectfully and appropriately.

Contact for child safety concerns:

Name: Kellie Wilson

Email: hello@stagecraftstudios.com.au

Phone: 0402 864 682

Stagecraft Studios

ABN: 13 773 294 480