Archdiocese of Brisbane - Safeguarding Policy
National Catholic Safeguarding Standards
The Archdiocese adopts and adheres to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. The standards apply to all parishes, ministries and agencies under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop.
Commitment Statement
The Archdiocese has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse & is committed to safeguarding everyone involved in its activities, ministries and services. The safety and wellbeing of children and adults at risk is paramount.
Safeguarding Principles
The Archdiocese adopts and adheres to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. The standards apply to all parishes, ministries and agencies under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop.
Commitment Statement
The Archdiocese has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse & is committed to safeguarding everyone involved in its activities, ministries and services. The safety and wellbeing of children and adults at risk is paramount.
Safeguarding Principles
- Safeguarding is a shared responsibility
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect
- Prioritise the protection and best interests of children and adults-at-risk
- Provide safe physical and online environments
- Actively identify and manage safeguarding and abuse risks
- Monitor compliance with safeguarding standards, policies and procedures
- Respond promptly and effectively to abuse concerns, suspicions, disclosures, complaints, reports and icnidents
- Comply with all legal obligations to report suspected abuse and harm
Our Local Safeguarding Representative is Malcolm Carroll.
You can contact Malcolm on 0410 193 569
or via email: sgrep.stpetroch@bne.catholic.net.au
to discuss any concerns that you may have with the Safeguarding of children and adults-at-risk in our parish.