Every year we employ staff to work with thousands of children, young people and their whānau across Y Central programmes, across the lower North Island.
The Y’s vision is ‘We build strong kids, strong families and strong communities’. Therefore at the Y, we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously. We have worked hard to reflect safeguarding as a shared responsibility by creating a safeguarding culture.
We wish for all those accessing or representing the Y, to be provided with a positive and safe environment. To the Y, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and our staff is more than a requirement.
It is our moral, ethical and mission-driven responsibility. It is paramount to our vision and work. It is at the heart of everything we do. We believe safeguarding is a shared responsibility, and we have exceeded our legislative requirements by demonstrating best practice in creating a safeguarding culture. Safeguarding is embedded in our everyday.