Fostering community trust in institutions and organisations that are fair and free from abuse.
We're delighted to welcome you to our purpose-driven community, where safeguarding, resilience, and empowerment drive every aspect of what we do. Established in 2017 as a not-for-profit charity, Kooyoora is dedicated to delivering professional standards and safeguarding solutions to government agencies, charities, organisations, and institutions.
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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.
Cultivating Trust.
Safeguarding Futures.
In today's complex landscape, institutions and organisations grapple with the challenge of addressing professional misconduct and abuse-enabling systems that are often overlooked by policy and compliance measures.
The rise of abuse has not only put lives at harm, but exposes Institutions and organisations to severe moral, reputational, and financial repercussions, demanding forward thinking solutions.
Embark on a Journey to Safety.
At Kooyoora, we believe in the power of collective responsibility to prevent abuse happening within institutions and organisations, and to identify blind-spots and systems that enable harm.
Our goal is to assist you in understanding the factors contributing to abuse and to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and solutions, to create and promote a safer environment for everyone.
Kooyoora’s Foundational Pillars.
Our purpose is to safeguard and ensure the well-being of every individual within organisations and institutions.
Our service is built upon three foundational pillars:
Prevention
Early Intervention
Response
These pillars are essential for reducing risks, managing crisis effectively, and creating a psychologically safe environment free from abuse.
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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Prevention Planning
Kooyoora's Prevention Planning approach assists organisations in identifying and addressing areas within their internal cultures that enable abuse. It offers methods for assessing culture, identifying risks, and developing strategies to foster a safe and psychologically
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
Our
Commitment
We are deeply committed to safeguarding children, young people, and individuals, addressing the unique needs of those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, diverse cultural and language backgrounds, gender and sexual identities, as well as those navigating child protection or out-of-home care situations. Additionally, we extend our care to individuals living with disabilities.
Our
Purpose
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
