Child Safety
Child Safety - Well Being - Structure and Responsibilities
The Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 in Queensland requires organisations working with children to implement 10 Child Safe Standards and a Universal Principle for cultural safety. Compliance aims to create safe environments, prevent abuse, and manage risk through leadership, safe recruitment, and clear reporting processes, with full compliance expected by December 2026.
Below are the three Samford RDA Child Safe Documents in PDF.
Overview of the 10 Child Safe Standards
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Leadership and Culture: Safety is central to governance.
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Children's Voice: Children are informed, heard, and involved.
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Family and Community: Transparent engagement with families.
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Equity and Diversity: Active respect for diverse needs.
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Staff Suitability: Robust screening and ongoing support.
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Complaints Management: Accessible, child-focused reporting.
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Knowledge and Training: Staff equipped with safety skills.
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Physical and Online Environments: Minimized risks in all spaces.
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Continuous Improvement: Regular reviews of safety systems.
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Policies and Procedures: Documented commitment to safety.
1. Samford RDA - Child Safe and Child Protection Policy
2. Samford RDA - Child Harm or Abuse Complaint Policy
3. Samford RDA - Child Safe Reporting Poster
"In riding a horse, we borrow freedom."
- Helen Thompson
Our Mission
“RDA enables people with disabilities and volunteers throughout Australia to experience enjoyment, challenge and a sense of achievement through participation in equestrian activities, resulting in the development of life skills, improved quality of life and attainment of personal goals. We are dedicated to providing these services through an organisation that is relevant, innovative, effective and rewarding.
Operated by trained and caring people committed to our aims now and in the future, RDA is recognised as having active involvement within the equestrian and general communities."
