South Metro Health Service
The purpose of the SMHS Child Safeguarding Working Group (CSWG) is to support SMHS in progressing the implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
The SMHS CSWG will serve as an advisory group to provide guidance on matters related to child safeguarding, such as providing operational insights, reviewing documents, assisting in coordinated actions, and developing recommendations for the SMHS Executive.
This group helps SMHS make sure that children and young people are safe when using our services. As a carer representative, you will help ensure that the voices and experiences of consumers and families are considered when decisions are made.
The working group includes staff from different SMHS hospitals, services and teams. Together, the group provides advice and guidance about child safeguarding, reviews documents, supports coordinated actions and makes recommendations to the SMHS Executive.
Carer Representative’s experience required:
Parents or carer of a child who has received care at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital, Rockingham General Hospital or Peel Health Campus, with preference given to those who have had ongoing or more extensive experience of care.
Online – MS Teams
12-month period with a review at the end of period
Wednesday mornings approx. 1 hr. per month
South Metro Health Service
Carers WA respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and elders, past and present. Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only. Carers WA is committed to understanding, embracing and celebrating the rich and multi-dimensional experiences that shape our lives and aims to ensure that everyone who engages with the organisation feels welcome and included. Carers WA welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Carers WA acknowledges the Wadjuk Noongar Nation’s lands, water, customs, and culture of which the Carers WA Head Office is located. Carers WA recognises our services reach beyond the Perth (Boorloo) region, and so we also acknowledge the cultural diversity of First Nations Peoples across our state and throughout Australia.
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