Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All members of the community have the right to be safe all the time. All those who minister within the Archdiocese adhere to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards which serves to protect all children and vulnerable adults. The Archdiocese of Brisbane does not tolerate abuse by Church personnel or others involved in its ministries and services. The Archdiocese provides the following documents to assist parishes & faith communities in implementing the safeguarding policy:
All Archdiocesan church workers and the wider faith community are strongly encouraged to seek the advice and assistance of the Office for Safeguarding Services on 3324 3752 or at safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au , particularly where safeguarding related disclosures, suspicions and allegations arise.