The Office of the Children’s Guardian is responsible for regulating organisations that must comply with the Child Safe Scheme. We make sure that these organisations are implementing and meeting the Child Safe Standards to keep children safe. 

The Office of the Children’s Guardian provides free training and resources to support child-related organisations.

All child-related organisations will benefit from implementing the Child Safe Standards. However, there are many organisations in NSW that must implement the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Scheme.

Out-of-home care is provided to children and young people who are unable to live with their own families. Foster carers take on the responsibilities of a parent for a period of time, to provide a safe family environment for children and young people needing care.

Information on overnight respite care for your child outside the family home.

In NSW there are specific laws to protect the safety and wellbeing of children under the age of 16 years who are employed as actors, performers, and models.

If you are concerned that an individual or an organisation is not acting in the best interests of the children they are providing services for, there are a number of things you can do.

Parents and carers play an important role in making sure their children are spending time in places that are safe.

There are times when a parent may need to hold or verify a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance. 

The Reportable Conduct Scheme is focused on both preventing and responding to abuse of children by workers in organisations. This includes paid employees, volunteers and contractors delivering services to children. 

Information about reportable conduct, the investigation process and your rights and responsibilities is available here if an allegation has been made against you.