Policies
Kimberley College has developed a comprehensive policy and procedure framework to uphold and support the rights and responsibilities of the whole community, staff, students, parents and stakeholders.
Child Protection
Statement of Commitment to Student Safety and Wellbeing
Kimberley College is committed to taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the school 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.
Kimberley 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.
Child Risk Management Strategy
Enrolment
This College is open to all who share the principles of Kimberley College. It seeks to be fair and open in the process of selection for prospective students.
Enrolment Policy
Positive Behaviour Policy
The purpose of this policy is to help maintain a safe and supportive learning community that promotes student safety, wellbeing and learning.
Complaints Handling
Kimberley College is open to receiving or hearing the concerns of visitors, parents, and the college community. Any complaint will be received in a positive manner and will be taken seriously. Kimberley College is committed to improving the services it provides and to protecting the wellbeing of its employees, students, volunteers and the wider School community.
Privacy
Kimberley College is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals. The College supports and endorses the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and will only compile, use, disclose, and store personal information in accordance with these principles.
Student Welfare
Kimberley College has a zero tolerance to all forms of bullying, violence, harassment, and discrimination. The College is committed to providing students with a safe and healthy School Environment, promoting learning, personal growth and positive self-esteem, and preventing instances of bullying, violence, harassment, and discrimination.
Student Attendance Policy
The Student Attendance Policy and Procedures outlines the expectations for student attendance at Kimberley College and the processes, including roles and responsibilities, and procedures used by Kimberley College.
Parent and Community Code of Conduct
Kimberley College is dedicated to ensuring a respectful learning environment that is safe, positive, and supportive for all students, staff, and visitors of the School. It is the intention of the college to provide clear standards to all parents regarding the conduct expected whilst on the College premises and engaging in College related activities.
Parent And Community Code of Conduct
Uniform and Presentation Policy
The expectations of school uniform and presentation are clearly outlined.
Uniform and Presentation Policy
Workplace Health and Safety
Kimberley College is committed to the work health and safety (WHS) and welfare of all its employees and students, those contracted to perform work on its behalf and visitors to our premises. The College regards it’s WHS responsibilities with the utmost importance.
Workplace Health and Safety Policy
Whistleblower
Kimberley College is committed to maintaining and promoting high standards of integrity, governance, and ethical behaviour within the organisation by people at all levels, starting with the governing body, the principal, and senior management. Kimberley College is, therefore, encouraging the reporting of wrongdoing through appropriate channels.
Medication Administration
The purpose of this policy is to help provide a safe and healthy environment at Kimberley College by appropriately managing the administration of medication to students at the College
Medication Administration Policy
For further information, email admin@kimberley.college