Information Booklet - Country Fire Authority

When in the role of Junior Leaderan adult member should:It is important that all adults in CFA, particularly thosein the role of Junior Leader ensure that membersunderstand the Code of Behaviour for Creating andMaintaining a Child Safe Environment.It is expected that adults, particularly Junior Leaders,reinforce the Code of Behaviour for Creating andMaintaining a Child Safe Environment throughappropriate strategies.Guidance on appropriate levels of supervision,behaviours and discipline will be provided to JuniorLeaders and is included in the Junior BrigadeManagement Manual available on Brigades Onlineor your local district HQ.The contribution of adult modelling in buildingpositive and respectful relationships should notbe under estimated. Juniors will learn about whatis appropriate in their Brigade by what they seehappening around them. Codes of Behaviour, rules,consequences or regulations are of little value if theysit in a book or a poster on the wall. They need to beadhered to and enforced, fairly and consistently.When in the role of Junior Leaderan Adult Member should not:■ Following organisational policy and guidelinesaround the safety of children and young peopleas outlined in the CFA Children/Young PersonsProtection Policy.■ Raising concerns, issues, problems with Captain/OIC and/or Operations Manager as soonas possible.■ Providing a physically and psychologically safeenvironment for children and young people.■ Ensure suitable ratios of Junior Leaders to JuniorMembers (Refer Junior Brigade ManagementManual). There should be a minimum of twoJunior Leaders at all times when running a JuniorBrigade activity.■ Foster teamwork to ensure the safety of JuniorMembers in their care.■ Use appropriate team management behaviour.■ Maintain confidentiality about sensitive informationthat may result during interactions with JuniorMembers. (Whilst it is important to maintainrespect for the privacy of Junior Members inrelation to things like learning difficulties, medicalconditions or family breakdowns, the JuniorLeader needs to take action on matters ofsignificant concern in a responsible and promptmanner. Never offer to keep secrets for a JuniorMember on issues of abuse or illegal activity.)■ Ensure that when involved in overnight activitiesthat male and female Junior Leaders are present.(Whilst it is up to the Brigade to choose the mostappropriate Junior Leaders regardless of sex, it ismandatory for a female adult to accompany/JuniorMembers if female Juniors are present and a maleadult to accompany if male Juniors are presentwhen on overnight activities.)■ Assist Junior Members to develop positiveattitudes and behaviours that recognise therights of all people to be safe and free from bothharassment and abuse.■ Run a Juniors group, session or training activitywithout another Junior Leader/adult CFA memberpresent.■ Engage in or allow others to engage in abusiveinitiation ceremonies.■ Engage in or allow others to engage in rough,aggressive, physically distressing or sexuallyprovocative activities.■ Hold, kiss cuddle or touch Junior Members in aninappropriate and/or culturally insensitive way.(Ensure that physical contact is appropriate tothe situation, necessary for the young person’sskill development and/or that the young person iscomfortable with or initiates the contact.)CFA Children/ Young Persons Protection Policy Information BookletEdition 2 – May 20139