The Defence Youth Safety Framework (DYSF) articulates the principles that guide the Department of Defence to be a youth safe organisation. The Defence Youth Safety Framework consists of the Youth Engagement Policy, Defence Youth Manual, Youth Manual Guides, a strong governance framework, a set of youth protection training programs, and a collection of resources for use in implementing youth safety and protection across Defence.
Defence does not tolerate abuse or neglect of children. Defence is committed to taking all
reasonably practicable steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of youth with whom it comes into
contact through supporting a youth safety culture and the promotion of individual and collective
responsibility for youth safety. Defence's commitment is outlined in the Youth Engagement Policy and supporting documents.
To view the 2024 Department of Defence Annual Child Safety Statement of Compliance with the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework please click here.