Last reviewed: 5 August 2026
Purpose
Soundful Experience is committed to the safety, wellbeing, dignity and development of children and young people. This policy sets the minimum safeguarding expectations for any Soundful Experience activity involving a person under 18.
Scope
This policy applies to Sam Cutri and any employee, contractor, volunteer, student or collaborator working with children or young people under the Soundful Experience name.
Working with Children Checks
People engaged in child-related work must hold a valid Working with Children Check where required by the Working with Children (Screening) Act 2004 (WA) and associated requirements, unless a lawful exemption applies. Requirements will be reviewed for each role rather than assumed solely from a job title.
Safeguarding knowledge
People working with children should have safeguarding knowledge appropriate to their role, including recognising and responding to concerns, professional boundaries, trauma-aware practice, and how to escalate a concern.
Consent and the young person's voice
- Parent or guardian consent will be obtained where required for a child or young person to participate.
- The activity will be explained in age-appropriate language.
- The child's or young person's willingness, comfort and assent matter. They may pause or decline participation even where a parent or guardian has consented.
- Separate permission will be sought before identifiable photographs, recordings or testimonials involving a child are used publicly.
One-to-one work
Private sessions with a young person will be arranged to maintain appropriate visibility and accountability. A parent, guardian or appropriate responsible adult should be present or readily available, having regard to the young person's age, needs, setting and the nature of the activity.
Physical contact
Physical touch is not a required part of standard Soundful Experience practice. If brief contact is reasonably necessary for safety or practical instruction, it must be appropriate, explained first and only occur with consent. A young person's refusal must be respected.
Safe environment and equipment
Spaces and equipment used with children will be suitable for the activity and reasonably checked for foreseeable hazards. Sound levels, duration, sensory intensity and instructions will be adapted to age and individual needs.
Privacy and confidentiality
Information about children and young people is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law. Confidentiality cannot be promised where information must be disclosed by law or where disclosure is reasonably necessary to respond to a serious safety or safeguarding concern.
Responding to concerns
Any concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child will be taken seriously and acted on promptly. Where a person is a mandatory reporter under Western Australian law, that person must meet their legal reporting obligations. Concerns may also be referred voluntarily to relevant child protection or police authorities where appropriate.
In Western Australia, mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse applies to specified professional groups and roles. Soundful Experience will not assume that every worker has the same statutory reporting status; the applicable obligation will be identified and followed for the person and role involved.
Where there is an immediate threat to a child's safety, call 000. Current WA information is available from the Department of Communities.
Online activities
For online activities involving children, parents or guardians remain responsible for ensuring an appropriate physical environment and suitable supervision. Direct private online communication with a child will be avoided unless it is necessary, appropriately consented to and managed with clear safeguarding boundaries.
Feedback and complaints
Children, young people and parents or guardians are encouraged to raise concerns or feedback. A concern will be heard respectfully without requiring the young person to justify discomfort or continue an activity.
Review
This policy will be reviewed at least annually and sooner if relevant law, guidance, services or safeguarding risks change.
Contact
Sam Cutri
Soundful Experience
Phone: 0412 689 767
Email: info@soundfulexperience.com