Child Safeguard is an award-winning firm helping organisations create and maintain safer environments for children and young people, ensuring compliance and best practices in child safety.
Trusted Leaders
in Child Safeguarding.
Led by CEO and Principal Solicitor Marco Blanco, our specialist team of consultants, lawyers, auditors, and trainers brings unrivalled expertise in implementing child safeguarding frameworks that minimise the risk of harm to children.
As an Incorporated Legal Practice, we provide end-to-end legal support for every part of the safeguarding journey. Our expert legal advice gives clients a competitive edge, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations and strengthening child safety practices.
We’ve partnered with local government, educational institutions, not-for-profits and sports organisations across Australia to deliver innovative and effective child safety solutions.
We help organisations build safer systems through expert legal advice, tailored child safety strategies, and ongoing support.
With over a decade of experience, we’ve become a trusted voice in child safety reform – working alongside schools, clubs, charities, and government bodies to foster environments where children can thrive, feel safe, and be heard.
To safeguard children and young people by empowering organisations with expert guidance, legal support, and innovative child safety solutions.
Today, we are recognised as a leading force in child safety, driven by a passion for creating safer environments for all children and young people.
Since our founding, we have partnered with hundreds of organisations to enhance child safety practices, positively impacting children across Australia and beyond. We help organisations build capacity to create safer environments for children.
While proud of our achievements, we recognise child safety is an ongoing commitment. Child Safeguard remains dedicated to helping organisations safeguard children now and into the future.
Led by a multidisciplinary team of legal professionals, child protection consultants, safeguarding trainers, and compliance auditors, we provide comprehensive expertise across all areas of our work.
Founder I CEO
Senior Solicitor & Consultant
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No – while WWCCs are essential, they’re only one part of a broader child safety framework. Child Safe Organisations implement proactive, comprehensive systems that align with the Child Safe Standards.
We provide end-to-end support. We combine legal expertise with practical, on-the-ground experience. Our team has worked across diverse sectors to help organisations build sustainable child-safe cultures – not just tick boxes.
Yes. Every organisation working with children – no matter its size-has a legal and moral duty to ensure safety. We tailor our solutions to suit your size, resources, and unique risks.
Absolutely. We specialise in aligning your policies, procedures and training with current legislation and best practices – ensuring your organisation is not only just compliant but equipped to prevent harm to children and young people.
Our partnerships are built on trust, efficiency, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Our commitment to child safety has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach and impactful solutions.
Child Safeguard was proud to be named Best Child Protection Law Firm – Australia in the 2020 Global Business Awards.
We have been named the Best Child Protection Law Firm in Australia as part of the Acquisition International Legal Awards. The Legal Awards are designed to reward parties based on their excellence demonstrated in the legal industry.
Recognised for Marco Blanco’s legal expertise, and his consistent impact, credibility, and leadership in the competitive field of Child Safeguarding.
Award Winner – Cumberland Council
Award winner – The BlueFit Group
Award winner – Inner West Council
Helping organisations protect children with expert legal support, audits, training, and solutions.
