Student protection
Matthew Flinders Anglican College has adopted the Independent Schools Queensland Reporting Concerns of Harm and Abuse Policy.
The policy provides the written processes for how Matthew Flinders Anglican College will respond to allegations of sexual abuse, likely sexual abuse, harm or risk of harm of a student by another person or inappropriate behaviour of a staff member or volunteer to a student.
Statement of Commitment
Matthew Flinders Anglican College is committed to taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College and their protection from foreseeable harm. We prioritise student safety and wellbeing in all aspects of our work and do not tolerate any form of child abuse or harm. We act in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (QLD) and implement the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle to create a safe, inclusive, and accountable environment. We listen to students, value their views, and support them to participate in decisions that affect them.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College is committed to the safety and inclusion of all students, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds, students with disability, LGBTQIA+ students, and students who may be experiencing vulnerability. We also make a clear commitment to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and to providing an environment where their identities, cultures, and connections to Country are respected and upheld.
College Policies
Matthew Flinders Anglican College has a number of policies and procedures in place, which underpin our operations as an Anglican school and comply with various acts and legislative requirements.
A full outline of College policies is available on request from the Principal’s Office.
