Level: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010:
Level 6
Location: Arundel
Employer: Bravehearts Foundation Limited
Reports to: National Program Manager, Beyond Brave
Our Vision
A world where people, communities and systems all work together to protect children from sexual
abuse.
Our Mission
To provide a coordinated and holistic approach to the prevention and treatment of child sexual
abuse.
Our Values
Integrity: We act with integrity, demonstrate accountability, honesty, and at all times, behave
ethically.
Respect: We behave and communicate with inclusivity, mindfulness, and professionalism whilst
continually embracing diversity.
Energy: We unreservedly apply ourselves using all efforts, power and abilities towards protecting
children from child sexual abuse.
Empathy: We seek to genuinely understand other people’s experiences, culture and perspectives. In
turn, we support individuals and communities in a manner that is meaningful to them.
Bravery: We acknowledge the bravery of survivors and those that support them. Without fear or
favour, we seek to ensure that children have a childhood free from sexual harm.
Our Commitment as a Child Safe Organisation
Bravehearts is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young
people accessing our services. We act without hesitation to ensure the legal rights of all children
and vulnerable persons are maintained. Bravehearts is dedicated to fostering a culture where every
child is valued, respected, and safe from harm.
Bravehearts Statement of Commitment embodies this through application of our pledge to:
Prioritise the Child The best interests of children are at the forefront of every decision
and action we take.
Cultivate a Safe Culture We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a child-safe
environment characterised by transparency, accountability, and a
shared responsibility for protecting children from sexual abuse and
exploitation, and abuse and neglect more broadly.
Empower Voices We actively listen to and amplify the voices of children and young
people, ensuring their perspectives shape our policies, programs,
and practices.
Act with Vigilance All Bravehearts personal (National Board, staff, students and
volunteers) are mandatory reporters, committed to promptly
reporting any concerns about a child’s safety to the appropriate
authorities, irrespective of age, type of harm or location.
Collaborate for Impact We operate in a spirit of cooperation and consultation with other
relevant agencies in matters concerning child protection. We work
in close partnership with families, communities, and other agencies
to create a network of support that protects and promotes the
wellbeing of children.
