Safeguarding

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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.

USEFUL LINKS:

• STOPline   
  www.bne.catholic.net.au   Email:  AOB@stopline.com.au 
  Phone:  1300 304 550
• Archdiocese of Brisbane  
  https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard
• Office for Safeguarding Services: 
  Email:  safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au 
  Phone:  07 3324 3752
• Safeguarding Resource Hub:   
  www.safeguardingaob.com.au
• Professional Standards Office Queensland     
  ​www.psoqld.catholic.net.au
• Safeguarding Training
  https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training

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 Representative is    Ron Wroe 0455 433 335

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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:

• 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 AOB@stopline.com.au)
• talk to our Local Parish Safeguarding Representative (SEE ABOVE)
• fill out a Safeguarding Incident Report and send it to safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au or GPO Box 282 Brisbane Qld 4001

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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.

• Safe Conduct Standards (Archdiocese of Brisbane)
• Prior Conduct Declaration (Archdiocese of Brisbane)
• Archdiocese of Brisbane Policy Whistleblower

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has the following safeguarding training packages, Safeguarding Induction, Applied Safeguarding Training and Training for Local Safeguarding Representatives, which can be viewed here https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training

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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.    For further information about the Blue Card Application process, please click here >>
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SEE ALSO

• Criminal History Statutory Declaration
• ‘Police Check’ can now be completed online via this link:  https://secure.policecheckexpress.com.au/login​
• Online Police Checks - User Guide