Maribyrnong Youth Services runs a variety of programs and activities at Phoenix Youth Centre and around the Maribyrnong region. For more information about our work vist www.phoenixyouth.com.au
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SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENT POLICY
Thank you for your interest in our social media. We value your comments and contributions. This page is monitored from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please keep all comments and discussion respectful and courteous. We have the right to block a user from the page who acts in a way that we feel is inappropriate or inconsistent with the values of Maribyrnong Youth Services. We have the right to hide, remove or edit comments that we feel are inappropriate or inconsistent with the values of Maribyrnong Youth Services. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Comments that contain abusive, hurtful or inappropriate language or statements
- Comments that are discriminatory on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability
- Comments containing profanity, are sexually explicit, lewd, provocative, or that describe graphic violence or lawlessness
- Comments that violate another individual’s privacy
- Comments that breach Copyright laws
- Comments that are considered spam with repeat posts
- Comments that are overtly political
- Comments that are a direct advertisement for a business or commercial operation
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MARIBYRONG YOUTH SERVICES' STATEMENT OF COMMITTMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
Maribyrnong Youth Services and the City of Maribyrnong has zero tolerance for the abuse of young people. All Maribyrnong Youth Services staff and volunteers are responsible for the care and protection of young people who participate in our programs, activities, and events. We commit to:
•preventing the abuse of young people by identifying risks early and removing and reducing these risks
•taking all allegations and concerns about abuse very seriously and responding to them consistently, in line with our policies and procedures
•complying with all legal requirements, including reporting suspicions of abuse to police and/or child protection. We celebrate diversity across our organisation. In particular, we promote the equal participation and cultural, emotional and physical safety of young people who are often marginalised. This includes children and young people who are Aboriginal, from refugee or migrant backgrounds, who are same-sex attracted or gender diverse, and/or have a disability. If you have a concern about the safety of any young people participating in our programs and services please call us on 9091 4700 or email [email protected]
