Child Safe, Child Friendly

A young boy in a hospital bed holding a digital tablet in one hand and a bandage covering and intravenous line in his other hand, looking at the camera

A safe environment for all

We are committed to providing services for children which are welcoming, safe and nurturing, and to ensuring St Stephen's Hospital is a safe environment for all patients and their families.

Our principles of child safe, child friendly practice are aligned with the UnitingCare values and are guided by our Child Safe, Child Friendly Risk Management Framework.

If you are concerned about anything you see, hear or feel in relation to the safety of a child, please talk to us. Talk to a staff member, manager or the UnitingCare Child Safe Contact Officer on 1800 297 745 or at ucareqld@stopline.com.au.

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