Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians and Elders past and present, who have raised children, taught them about the world around them and gave them the gift of culture and language. We recognise our part in bringing fairness to our Indigenous brothers and sisters and creating a community where all children, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, can ‘grow up strong’.

We support diversity and inclusivity and welcome all people to our service, regardless of race, religion, gender or sexuality.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

HRCLS is committed to providing services and working environments that not only protect children from harm, but that promote the wellbeing of children.

As a service of Upper Murray Family Care (UMFC), a community service organisation that supports children and families, our statement of commitment is supported in policy.

We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and children living with disability.

HRCLS is responsible for ensuring that all staff who provide direct or indirect services to children understand how to interact safely with child clients and all children in the community.

Children and young people is a focus area in the HRCLS strategic plan, Our Strategy 2020-2025.

HRCLS ensures child safety by requiring all staff to have a valid Working with Children Check in Victoria and NSW.

Please see the full child safe policy at, About UMFC – Strengthening and caring for families and children since 1979.