Fostering community trust in organisations that are fair and free from abuse.
We are a not for profit, driving forward the commitment to elevate and improve professional standards across Australia and New Zealand, a mission that underscores the importance of empowering and safeguarding children and people by providing compassionate, fair responses.
Kooyoora provides a range of comprehensive safeguarding solutions, rigorously evaluated and firmly assessed. Our tailored approach is designed to support individuals, organisations, and institutions entrusted with the well-being of children, and at-risk individuals.
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Young Individual
Under 25
Are you going through challenges and circumstances that might need some extra attention? Do you need support, assistance or access to information to help you through a specific struggle?
Everyone
Over 25
Are you in search of information or assistance? Unsure about the proper channels or contacts to go through, or perhaps seeking a better understanding of your rights and general information?
Organisations
Services
Discover our end-to-end safeguarding services, featuring prevention, early intervention, and response programs. Including our advanced pre-employment screening technology.
Our expertise spans every industry.
We collaborate with organisations to create safe spaces across all industries, regardless of their size.
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Age & Health Care
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Education
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Disability
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Emergency and Response
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Sports & Recreation
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Faith Based Groups
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Industrial & Manufacturing
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Insurance
How We Can Help
Our mission is to continuously enhance safeguarding practices across behaviours, attitudes, beliefs, and actions.
We focus on tackling the real issues and cultural factors that policies and procedures might miss. Our main goal is to reduce harm and manage risks effectively. Ultimately, we aim to naturally protect children and vulnerable individuals, and empower everyone to prevent and respond well to abuse in any situation.
Safeguarding isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.
Every organisation and institution has unique needs. We promise to listen carefully, understand thoroughly, and help you follow the best practices. Together, we'll build a culture of safeguarding that goes beyond just ticking boxes, making it a central focus of your workplace.
Mitigate Risks and Enhance Safeguarding. Here’s how we can Help.
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Training & Development
Critical to fostering a culture of safeguarding, Kooyoora provides comprehensive training via in-person and online resources for institutional officers, and volunteers. Our training aims to elevate safeguarding practices across all areas of your institution and organisation.
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Pre-employment Screening
Recruit wisely and securely with OSCA, our advanced pre-employment screening platform. Streamline police and reference checks, working with children and vulnerable peoples check, ensuring you hire the right people while addressing applicant concerns managed in one convenient place.
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Complaints & Investigations
Kooyoora ensures that your investigation stays objective and transparent. Our experienced investigators handle claims with professionalism and fairness, specialising in managing complex cases. We ensure a thorough and fair process from start to finish.
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Kooyoora Redress
With great care, Kooyoora manages an Independent Redress Scheme, offering a compassionate path for survivors. This option is especially helpful for redress claims that might involve civil litigation, providing personalised support to meet individual needs.
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Complete Safeguarding
Complete safeguarding is designed to identifying best practices across behaviors, attitudes and beliefs. This includes rigorous training, robust policies, and effective procedures, aimed at creating a safe environment conducive to growth and development for all.
LAUNCHING SOON!
OSCA, our advanced pre-employment screening platform, automates and combines the process of police checks, reference checks, and any concerns related to the applicant, all under one secure portal. Saving valuable time, eliminating common errors, and ensuring users enjoy an elevated and intuitive experience.
Our Commitment
Our deep commitment revolves around safeguarding the well-being of children and young people. We warmly embrace the distinctive needs of those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, diverse cultural and linguistic contexts, gender and sexual diversities, and those navigating child protection or out-of-home care situations. Additionally, our caring extends to individuals living with disabilities.
Our Mission
Is to compassionately address the specific barriers and vulnerabilities they may encounter, all the while cherishing and celebrating the incredible strengths that make each individual uniquely remarkable.
It's not just about support, it's about fostering a community of care and empowerment.
‘Kooyoora’ means ‘Mountain of Light’ in the
Dja Dja Wurrung language of Central Victoria
