At Moreton Bay College, diversity and inclusion are integral parts of our culture and identity. We are passionate about developing confident, independent, and resilient future-ready global citizens in a caring and diverse Christian learning environment. We strive to create a safe and inclusive culture where all staff and students, from all backgrounds and walks of life, are valued and respected.

We believe that the ‘College spirit’ is discernible to anyone who spends time at the College; it goes beyond pride in the College. What makes Moreton Bay College truly special is our commitment to preserving a sense of belonging, camaraderie, and cooperation that is genuinely inclusive of students from many different backgrounds and abilities. This extends to our classrooms, grounds, extra-curricular activities, and external interactions. We recognise and respect the cultural identity of every child, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and adapt practices to ensure dignity and inclusion.

Therefore, Moreton Bay College is committed to fostering a positive and supportive community that is free from discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity, faith, culture, and sexual orientation. We support the right of people to express their whole identity without fear of bullying, judgement, reprisal, or discrimination. With courage and hope, we embrace the challenge to be an inclusive and compassionate community which fosters safe dialogue and respectful relationships.

The safety and wellbeing of students Is our highest priority. Safeguarding Is a shared responsibility across our community. Moreton Bay College upholds the 10 Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle of cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as required by the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld). All staff must actively contribute to a child safe culture and uphold the rights of every child to feel safe, respected, and included.

Within the classroom, our wellbeing curriculum promotes respectful relationships, empowers students to seek help when needed, and provides safe spaces for them to explore their rights and responsibilities. We explicitly teach protective behaviours and strategies to safeguard themselves and others, fostering a culture of care, inclusion, and mutual respect. In addition, we provide clear help-seeking strategies, including visual flowcharts and initiatives e.g. Big Sister program, to ensure students know how to access support and guidance if they have concerns about their own safety or the safety of others.

Our safeguarding practice is supported by key policies, including:

Child Protection Policy

Code of Conduct

Anti-Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Workplace Bullying Policy

Social Media and Professional Boundaries Policy

Complaints and Grievances Policy

We are deeply committed to building a safeguarding culture where every student is protected and supported to thrive. We welcome any opportunity to learn more about and improve the safety and wellbeing of our community.