Taking child safety seriously. Raising the standard in dance education.

At Dance Fusion, child safety isn't just a responsibility we take seriously. It's a standard we're committed to raising.

Since 2003, we've built more than a place to learn dance. We've built a community where children feel safe, supported, respected and empowered to grow in confidence.

Our commitment goes beyond compliance. Child safety is embedded in our teaching practices, staff education, professional boundaries and studio culture, because meeting the minimum standard should never be the finish line when it comes to protecting children.

AWARD-WINNING CHILD SAFETY PRACTICES

2026 SILVER: Excellence in Child Safety Practices, Australasian Dance Education Awards (ADEA)

We're proud to have received Silver for Excellence in Child Safety Practices at the 2026 ADEA, which recognise dance studios across Australia and New Zealand. It reflects our ongoing investment in child protection, staff development and the policies that support every student's wellbeing. Most importantly, it reinforces our responsibility to keep learning, reviewing and improving.

OUR COMMITMENT IN PRACTICE

Dance Fusion has zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, bullying, harassment or inappropriate behaviour.

Our Child Safety & Protection Policy is aligned with the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. It guides how we safeguard children across classes, rehearsals, workshops and performances, including:

• Safe & qualified staff: Working with Children Checks, child protection training, First Aid and ongoing professional development.

• Professional boundaries: clear expectations around staff conduct, physical contact and digital communication.

• Safe environments: supervision, authorised collection, CCTV, risk management and emergency procedures.

• Emotional & psychological safety: positive teaching that builds confidence, respect, inclusion and belonging.

• Inclusion & cultural safety: respecting and supporting children of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities and needs.

• Accountability & continuous improvement: clear reporting procedures, regular policy reviews and ongoing staff education.

EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO FEEL SAFE AND BE HEARD

Every child has the right to feel safe, be treated with dignity and have their voice heard. We encourage students to speak up, ask questions and share concerns with a trusted adult. Every concern is taken seriously and handled with care, confidentiality and appropriate action. Child safety is everyone's responsibility.

RAISING A CHILD SAFETY CONCERN

If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child at Dance Fusion, please contact our Child Protection Officer, Melissa Sgro (Studio Director), at [email protected] with "Attention: Child Protection Officer" in the subject line.

You can also contact:

• WA Department of Communities (Central Intake Team): 1800 273 889 (business hours)

• Crisis Care (after hours): (08) 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008

• WA Police: 131 444

If a child is in immediate danger, call 000.

OUR PROMISE TO FAMILIES

When you enrol your child at Dance Fusion, you're placing your trust in us, and we never take that lightly. Our commitment isn't defined by an award or a policy document. It shows in the standards we uphold, the decisions we make and the culture we create every day.

Developing great dancers is what we do. Protecting and supporting the children behind those dancers is our responsibility.