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Child Safety at Able to Thrive
Every child we support deserves to feel safe, respected, and heard. Our commitment to child safety guides every program we run and every decision we make.
"Children are at the heart of what we do. As a registered NDIS provider working with children with disability, we accept the deepest responsibility to keep them safe. We will never tolerate abuse, neglect, or harm of any kind."
— Eyad Shadid, Director, Able to Thrive
Our Commitment
We have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, exploitation, or harm of any kind. Every child in our programs — regardless of ability, background, gender, faith, or family circumstance — has the right to feel safe, be heard, and be treated with dignity.
We are committed to upholding the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the standards set by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission for working with children with disability.
How we protect children
Our child safety work isn't one initiative — it's woven into how we hire, train, supervise, and respond.
Vetting
Every team member holds a current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening clearance, and passes reference and identity checks before working with anyone.
Training
Child safety induction, trauma-informed practice, cultural safety, and ongoing professional development — reviewed annually.
Supervision
Safe staff-to-child ratios, two-worker arrangements where appropriate, and clear escalation channels for any concern.
Reporting
Any concern, no matter how small, is taken seriously. Staff know how to escalate immediately to leadership and external authorities.
Safe for every child
Different children need different things. Our approach adapts to the child in front of us — never the other way around.
Children with disability
We tailor support to each child's communication style, sensory needs, and abilities. Accessible information, predictable routines, and adaptations that make participation possible.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children
Cultural safety is built into how we listen, respond, and connect children with their identity, community, and Country.
Every child welcome
Cultural background, language, faith, gender identity, and family structure are respected and celebrated. Inclusion is the foundation, not an extra.
Empowering Children
Children in our programs learn that:
Working in Partnership With Families
Families are the experts on their children. We involve parents and carers in planning before every program, provide plain-English information about how programs run, welcome questions and complaints, and communicate openly when things don't go as planned.
Independent oversight
We are registered with, regulated by, and accountable to two independent bodies. They have the power to investigate, audit, and act on any child safety concern.
Reporting a Concern
If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child involved with Able to Thrive — or about any of our staff — please speak up. You don't need proof. You don't need to be certain. Just tell us.
