Our Commitment to Safety, Inclusion, and Care

At AFK Inc., we are deeply committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments for all participants in our programs — especially children, youth, carers, and neurodivergent communities.

Our work is grounded in strong policy frameworks that reflect our values and responsibilities as a community-focused organisation. We take proactive steps to ensure the emotional, physical, and psychological safety of every individual we support.

• “AFK Inc. provides relief to children experiencing distress from online harm, trauma, and social isolation.”
   
• “Our policies reflect our commitment to delivering benevolent support to individuals and families in need.”

We are a child-safe organisation, and we uphold the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Every child and young person we work with has the right to feel safe, supported, and respected — online and offline.

Our child safety commitments include:

• Mandatory Working with Children Checks for all staff and volunteers.
   
• Clear reporting and escalation procedures for any concerns or disclosures.
   
• A zero-tolerance approach to abuse, bullying, or exploitation.
   
• Safe communication practices, especially in digital environments.
   
• Child-centred delivery of programs that prioritise agency and consent.

AFK Inc. embraces diversity in all its forms. We are committed to fostering inclusive spaces that celebrate and support:

• Children and young people who are neurodivergent (including ADHD, autism, sensory differences).
   
• Families from regional, rural, and remote areas.
   
• LGBTQIA+ children and carers.
   
• Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
   
• People with disability and complex support needs.
   

We actively work to remove barriers to participation and are guided by the lived experience of our community. We believe inclusion isn't just a value — it's a practice.

Our workshops and programs are delivered through a trauma-informed lens, recognising that many children and families we work with may carry visible or invisible wounds from past experiences.

Our approach includes:

• Creating predictable, empowering, and choice-based environments.
   
• Minimising re-traumatisation through thoughtful program design.
   
• Recognising signs of distress and responding with empathy and care.
   
• Building emotional regulation, connection, and resilience.
   
• Valuing lived experience as a source of knowledge and leadership.
   

This framework guides all our education and advocacy efforts, and ensures that we not only inform — but comfort, support, and uplift those we serve.

AFK Inc. is not just a provider — we are a safe space. If you have questions about our policies, would like a copy of our full policy documents, or have concerns to raise, please reach out to our team.

📩 Contact: info@afk.org.au
🔒 All enquiries are handled confidentially and with care.