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2 Dear Parent/Guardian, We are delighted to have been chosen as the successful OSHC provider at Varsity College and very much look forward to working with you and your children. We realise that the YMCA is new to your school community and may generate some questions. If at any time you feel that you need to speak with someone about it, please don t hesitate to make contact with myself on the numbers below. Enrolment To enrol your children in the YMCA OSHC program, you will need to complete the enrolment information package. The school administration office have enrolment packages for you to collect. Alternatively you can us on the details below and request an electronic copy to be sent through. When you have completed the enrolment information, please return it to the school office. Once all your information has been entered into the YMCA data base, you will receive a confirmation . The YMCA will commence operations on Monday 16th July Inclusion Support and Behaviour Management The YMCA has a fulltime Inclusion Support Coordinator who offers hands on support to each of our services. If your child has an additional need, or a behavioural concern and you feel they may need a little extra support in the OSHC program, please contact us and we ll be pleased to meet with you in person or over the telephone to ascertain exactly what support is required. The YMCA are industry leaders when it comes to Inclusion Support, we look forward to ensuring the needs of all children are met in our program. Our Program is developed according to the My Time Our Place Framework and is centralised around the elements of Belonging, Being and Becoming. The program is aimed at providing our children with the opportunities to learn, develop and grow. By learning through play, we provide our children with opportunities to learn about their world and develop a sense of self. We believe all children are born with the desire and ability to develop, learn and explore and deserve to have opportunities and experiences that challenge their diverse needs. Staff The YMCA employ suitably qualified staff with industry relevant qualifications. All new staff will be put through a comprehensive induction process to make sure they posses the right skill set to educate and care for your children on a daily basis. I take this opportunity to welcome you and your family to the YMCA OSHC community. We very much look forward to getting to know you. Once again, if you have any questions don t hesitate to give me a call or an on the details below. We look forward to seeing you at the service shortly. Kind regards, Ben Saussey YMCA Area Coordinator YMCA Varsity College OSHC Mobile : avc@ymcabrisbane.org Fees Before School Care Permanent $15.50 Before School Care Casual $20.50 After School Care Permanent $20.50 After School Care Casual $25.50 Vacation Care Permanent $47.50, Incursion day $57.50 Excursion day $67.50 Vacation Care Casual $57.50, Incursion day $67.50 Excursion day $77.50

3 SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE YMCA The safety and well-being of children and young people is our highest priority at the YMCA. The more that child protection is discussed in the community, the greater awareness levels are developed. The information in this brochure helps everyone in our community to increase their awareness and to help protect children and young people from any form of harm or abuse. MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO, ALAN BRAY Our vision at the YMCA is for everyone to have the opportunity to be healthy, happy and fulfil their potential. Our YMCA has a unique opportunity to achieve this as we are entrusted to care for thousands of children and young people every day in our recreation centres, outside school hours care, family day care and long day care services. Our YMCA has developed strong processes and procedures to help keep children and young people safe. We have clear policies, stringent employment procedures including Working with Children Checks, as well as regular staff training. We are committed and serious about our obligation to ensure the safety of children and young people in the YMCA. As a responsible adult, please join me in speaking out and taking action to keep our community safe. A SAFE ENVIRONMENT At the YMCA we employ suitably qualified staff to supervise, care for and educate children and young people across all of our programs and services. We strive always, to act in the best interests of children and young people who are entrusted to our care and take all reasonable steps to ensure their safety. Above all, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone is protected from any form of abuse or mistreatment. The YMCA is very proud to have achieved accreditation as a child safe organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation, following an independent and comprehensive review of our organisational policies and procedures. The program is a unique voluntary accreditation scheme for organisations who have a duty of care to children and young people whilst delivering a service or activity to them and/or their families. The program systematically builds the capacity of organisations to keep children and young people safe from abuse. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE FRAMEWORK The YMCA has a culture of awareness and vigilance supported by: Staff and volunteer screening, training and code of conduct Clear documented policies and procedures Incident reporting, management and analysis A focus on staff and volunteers documenting any concerns they may have A culture of if you see something say something A consideration of facility design

4 RECRUITMENT PRACTICES We require that all staff and volunteers undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment. Successful applicants must: Maintain a current Working with Children Check Complete a face to face interview Pass three reference checks Read, understand and sign off on the safeguarding children and young people policy and code of conduct Complete the Australian Childhood Foundation s safeguarding children and young people training program OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE At the YMCA we will: Act in accordance with our values of honesty, respect, caring and responsibility Respect the rights of children and young people Take all complaints and allegations seriously Respond to and report any concerns we have about the safety of children and young people Ensure all staff and volunteers comply with our Safeguarding Children and Young People policy and code of conduct BABYSITTING AND PRIVATE COACHING SERVICES The YMCA does not support our staff to contract directly with individuals or families outside of the workplace. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING We encourage everyone to speak up and report suspected child abuse. If there are concerns about the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult within a YMCA program or facility please report it to the Manager on duty or call or child.protection@ymcabrisbane.org If you believe a child or young person is in immediate danger or is in a life-threatening situation, contact the Queensland Police Service immediately by dialling 000. If you, or someone you know, would benefit from further information, the following organisations may be able to help. YMCA Brisbane, 107 Brunswick St Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 O d w ymcabrisbane.org Department of Child Safety Lifeline Family Violence & Sexual Assault Kids Help Line For further information visit:

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