Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy

The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded.
 
The Parish, in line with the Archdiocese of Brisbane’s Safeguarding Policy, has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse and is committed to safeguarding all who interact with the parish through its activities, ministries and services, especially children and adults at risk.
 
For more information, visit http://archbne.org/safeguarding.

Each Parish in the Archdiocese of Brisbane has a Local Safeguarding Representative who is responsible for:
  1. Making sure that the whole Parish is aware of the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults;
  2. Promoting safe practices including articulating for others what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour; and
  3. Assisting the Parish Priest and staff in the implementation of the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy in the Parish.
The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Prevention & Protection Policy can be found at: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard

Our Parish Safeguarding Coordinator is: Lisa Knight
Ph  (07) 3822 2139     Email:  [email protected]
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WAYS TO REPORT A SAFEGUARDING INCIDENT OR CONCERN, OR TO GIVE FEEDBACK REGARDING SAFEGUARDING
Here is how you can report an incident or concern, or contact someone to talk about a safeguarding matter, or get more information:
VOLUNTEERS - Parish Ministries, Groups etc.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has implemented standards of conduct for voluntary church workers to maintain a safe and healthy ministry environment.  Our commitment to these standards requires that we have a record of your Blue Card and conduct background referencing for all who intend to engage in voluntary ministry having direct and regular involvement with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
All employees (including Clergy) can access the training via the Arch e-Learn system. Volunteers may access the training via the Archdiocesan website on the Safeguarding Training webpage. (In the near future all volunteers will be able to access the training via the Arch e-Learn system. A pilot program has just begun with a select number of parishes.)
 
Live webinars and bespoke face-to-face training is also available.


BLUE CARD - ‘No Card, No Start’
Individuals must have a valid blue card before they start paid work or volunteer. All card holders must apply to renew their blue card before it expires in order to continue working/volunteering. If an individual lets their card expire, they will have to cease work until they obtain a new valid blue card.    
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