General Consent Form

The Australian Council for Student Voice (ACSV) is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for young people to engage in our events and activities.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants, we ask for consent from all attendees (parents/guardians for those under 18) before taking part. Please complete this form to confirm your participation and acknowledge the guidelines for involvement.

Participation is always entirely voluntary. You may choose to withdraw at any time without any consequences. If a young person decides to withdraw, any contributions they have made will not be included.

This form should only be used for events where permission is not captured through registration.

Event/activity

Participant Name

First Name

Last Name

Participant Email

Parent/Guardian Name (if under 18)

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email (if under 18)

Is there anything that we can do to make this event/activity more accessible to you?

Please note if the participant has any medical conditions, allergies, or accessibility needs that ACSV should be aware of.

In completing this form, I make the following declaration:

I consent to my/my child’s participation in the mentioned event/activity, organised by the Australian Council for Student Voice (ACSV). I understand that ACSV is committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants, in line with its Child Safety Statement of Commitment (available below). I acknowledge that ACSV will take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of participants. I understand that while ACSV staff and volunteers will provide appropriate support and supervision, ultimate responsibility for a participant’s wellbeing remains with them and, if under 18, their parent/guardian. I consent to ACSV capturing photos/videos of me/my child during the event/activity and using them in publications, social media, and promotional materials as if I had completed the photo permissions form. I acknowledge that all participants are expected to engage respectfully, safely, and inclusively. I/my child agree(s) to follow the guidelines set by ACSV and understand that failure to do so may result in exclusion from the event/activity.

I confirm that I have read and understood the information above. I consent to participate/for my child to participate under the conditions outlined.

Yes

Our Commitment to Child Safety

The Australian Council for Student Voice is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Our role as a national peak body advocating for student voice, agency, and participation is built upon a foundation of creating inclusive, equitable, and empowering environments where all students feel safe, valued, and respected.

Drawing from our Australian Framework for Student Empowerment, we affirm that child safety must be approached with authenticity, cultural responsiveness, and equity. Our commitment is to establish systems and practices that not only safeguard children but also empower them to actively contribute to decisions that impact their lives.

We affirm our zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and are dedicated to actively preventing harm. This includes embedding child safety in our policies, practices, and culture, ensuring that all children—regardless of their background, abilities, or identity—feel valued and supported. We strive to uphold the rights of children as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and align our efforts with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

As an independent and democratic body, the ACSV stands across divides to connect students, educators, school leaders, academics, policy makers, and industry. Our work fosters collaboration and learning to ensure that the voices of children and young people are not just heard but meaningfully acted upon.

Our commitment to child safety reflects our broader mission to create an education system where student voice thrives, and students are empowered to lead meaningful change in their communities.

General Consent Form

Our Commitment to Child Safety

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