Keeping Whānau Safe.
Our policies supporting Health, Safety and Wellbeing.
At Visionwest, keeping whānau safe and supported is at the heart of what we do. We want everyone who connects with our services, whether it’s community whānau, volunteers, or kaimahi, to feel welcome, respected, and protected.
Our policies are in place to ensure safety is never left to chance. They set clear expectations for how we work together, how we respond if something goes wrong, and how we look after one another.
We regularly review these policies to ensure they reflect the best, most up-to-date practices for keeping people safe.
Privacy Statement
Visionwest Community Trust is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with our legal obligations, including the Privacy Act 2020.
This privacy statement explains how Visionwest Community Trust collects, stores, uses and shares your personal information.
Child Protection Policy - Summary
At Visionwest, we are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people under 17.
Our Child Protection Policy applies to all staff, contractors, and volunteers. It guides our response to suspected or identified abuse or neglect.
Health and Safety Policy - Summary
Visionwest is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all staff, volunteers, and visitors.
The Health and Safety policy emphasises eliminating or minimising workplace risks wherever and whenever staff have the ability or reasonable expectation to influence and control those risks.
Ethical Interviewing and Storytelling Policy - Summary
This policy provides guidelines for interviewing whānau/clients and sharing their stories in a way that is ethical, empowering, and preserves their mana.
It applies to all Visionwest staff, including employees, volunteers, contractors, and trustees.
By adhering to our Policies Visionwest creates a safe environment where everyone can thrive. Further details and copies of our policies are available on request, contact: office@visionwest.org.nz.
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