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 of Brisbane holds that children, young people and adults at risk 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 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 of Brisbane holds that children, young people and adults at risk 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 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 incidents
- Comply with all legal obligations to report suspected abuse and harm
Ways to Report Safeguarding Incidents or Concerns
Here is how you can report an incident or concern, or contact someone to talk about a safeguarding matter, or get more information:
- Talk to the police (Emergency: '000' Non-emergency: 131 444) or KidsHelpLine (1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelpline.com.au)
- Through the anonymous STOPline (1300 304 550 or [email protected])
- talk to our Local Parish Safeguarding Representative Malcolm Carroll ([email protected])
- fill out a safeguarding_incident_report and send it to [email protected] or GPO Box 282 Brisbane Qld 4001
Our Local Safeguarding Representative is Malcolm Carroll.
You can contact Malcolm on 0410 193 569
or via email: [email protected]
to discuss any concerns that you may have with the Safeguarding of children and adults-at-risk in our parish.