Safeguarding Children & Young People

Feel Safe, Be Safe at the Y

We have established Y Safeguarding to drive our collective approach to safeguarding children and young people and have developed our own Feel Safe, Be Safe Framework which aspires to ensure that all children and young people are safe and feel safe at the Y, in their families and in their communities. Our Feel Safe, Be Safe Framework aims to develop:

• A safe culture nationally which empowers Children and Young People by promoting Children and Young Person focused leadership and governance;
• Safe environments at the Y and in Communities which empower Children and Young People to thrive; and
• Safe operations to ensure Y People have the right policies, processes and practices to keep Children and Young People safe.

Report a Safeguarding Concern

Learn more about our Safeguarding Approach

We want you to feel safe, and be safe

If you think you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. Other support services can be found in the table at the bottom of this page.

The Y is a global youth movement where we take pride in providing a wide range of programs and services to support children and young people. We strive to always have a positive impact and support young people to reach their potential.

If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of you or another participant in our programs or services, you can fill out this form. 

We take the safety and well-being of children and young people seriously, so please be assured that a member of our team will investigate your concern as a priority.

While the Y cannot conduct criminal investigations, provide child protection services or deliver crisis services, there is always support available.