Integrity

The Australian Council for Student Voice (ACSV) is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct. We believe that all members, volunteers, and stakeholders have a responsibility to uphold our values and ensure that our organisation remains a safe, inclusive, and transparent environment.

Reporting Concerns

To maintain the highest ethical standards, we encourage members to report any concerns relating to:

  • Breaches of the Membership Code of Conduct – Including misconduct, unethical behaviour, discrimination, harassment, or bullying.

  • Whistleblower Protections – ACSV supports and protects individuals who report misconduct, corruption, fraud, or breaches of legal and ethical obligations.

  • Child Safety Concerns – ACSV is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Any concerns related to the safety or wellbeing of children and young people must be reported immediately.

How to Report a Concern

If you witness or experience misconduct, you can report your concerns through the following channels:

ACSV will ensure that individuals who report wrongdoing in good faith are:

  • Protected from retaliation, victimisation, or disadvantage.

  • Provided with appropriate confidentiality measures.

  • Supported throughout the reporting and investigation process.

Responding to Reports

All reports are taken seriously and will be handled:

  • Promptly and confidentially, ensuring fairness and due process.

  • In accordance with relevant legal, regulatory, and organisational obligations.

  • With a commitment to procedural fairness, ensuring all parties involved have the opportunity to respond.

Building a Culture of Integrity

Integrity is at the heart of ACSV. By fostering a culture of openness, trust, and accountability, we ensure that our organisation remains a safe and ethical space for all members, students, and stakeholders.

For more information, please contact our Integrity Officer: integrity@studentvoice.org.au

Our Commitment to Child Safety

The Australian Council for Student Voice is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Our role as a national peak body advocating for student voice, agency, and participation is built upon a foundation of creating inclusive, equitable, and empowering environments where all students feel safe, valued, and respected.

Drawing from our Australian Framework for Student Empowerment, we affirm that child safety must be approached with authenticity, cultural responsiveness, and equity. Our commitment is to establish systems and practices that not only safeguard children but also empower them to actively contribute to decisions that impact their lives.

We affirm our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and are dedicated to actively preventing harm. This includes embedding child safety in our policies, practices, and culture, ensuring that all children—regardless of their background, abilities, or identity—feel valued and supported. We strive to uphold the rights of children as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and align our efforts with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

As an independent and democratic body, the ACSV stands across divides to connect students, educators, school leaders, academics, policy makers, and industry. Our work fosters collaboration and learning to ensure that the voices of children and young people are not just heard but meaningfully acted upon.

Our commitment to child safety reflects our broader mission to create an education system where student voice thrives, and students are empowered to lead meaningful change in their communities.