The purpose of this policy is the appropriate care and supervision of children and other young people at IntoWork Australia and its Group of businesses (IntoWork).

IntoWork is committed to complying with legislative and regulatory obligations applicable to the objective of this policy.

We acknowledge our responsibility for the care and supervision of all people that we employ, supervise and provide services to. It is recognised, however, that children and other young people have specific requirements in addition to this general duty of care.

It is the policy of IntoWork that:

1. Senior management at each business has a defined role, authority and accountability for the appropriate care and supervision of children and other young people as part of their operations
2. IntoWork maintains a Staff Code of Conduct that establishes the ethical and professional behaviour of management and staff at businesses in the IntoWork Group
3. A National Police Check and current Working with Children Check is required for all people covered by this policy as per the relevant IntoWork policies
4. A Statement of Commitment is maintained by each business in the Group detailing the key management and operational practices at their business for the implementation of the policy objective
5. A Code of Practice for the Care and Supervision of Young People is implemented and maintained by each business in the Group for providing guidance to their management and staff on appropriate practices for the implementation of the policy objective
6. Management and staff at each business are provided with information and instruction on legislative obligations and appropriate behaviour and practices that affect their area of responsibility

Implementation of this policy at each IntoWork business is the responsibility of their Business Leader. The maintenance and review of this policy and Staff Code of Conduct is the responsibility of the Group CEO. The policy review will be conducted in consultation with the Business Leaders of IntoWork businesses.

This policy has been developed in consultation with interested parties and with consideration to access and equity principles and legislative requirements.