Useful Links

These are third party links. SafeHere Trust takes no responsibility for the content of these sites.

SafeHere Key Partners

• ChildSafe Ltd - an initiative of Scripture Union Australia, who conceived and developed ChildSafe as an internal project before creating ChildSafe Ltd as a separate entity in 2007.

• Ansvar Insurance - major supporter who helped launch ChildSafe in New Zealand and has also continued to support the development of resources by ChildSafe Ltd. 

• Scripture Union in New Zealand - launched SafeHere, shared resources and worked with ChildSafe Ltd on Australia / NZ edition, building on over 75 years of experience in camping, school and holiday programs in New Zealand. 

Child Protection and Risk Management bodies

• Child Matters - educating and supporting adults to keep New Zealand children safe from child abuse

• Every Child Counts - committed to securing a positive future for our children and our nation

• NZ Society of Risk Management - improving the knowledge and practice of risk management in New Zealand

• Outdoors New Zealand - providing leadership and support for the outdoor recreation and education sector in New Zealand

Government Bodies

• Child,Youth and Family        - helps NZ children, young people and families be safe, strong and thrive
• Keeping kids safe      - ways to help if you are concerned about a child, young person or family

• New Zealand Police             - New Zealand Police vetting services

• Children's Commissioner      - protecting children’s and young people's rights

Training Organisations

ChildSafe requires appropriate standards of first aid, lifesaving and outdoor recreation qualifications where relevant to specific programmes. The organisations below are among those who offer training and certification where needed.

• St John
• Red Cross
• Royal Lifesaving Society
• Outdoor Instructors Association
• Mountain Safety Council

New Zealand Legislation - keep up to date with any changes!