Safeguarding
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.
Our 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.
Each Parish in the Archdiocese of Brisbane has a Local Safeguarding Representative who is responsible for:
The Local Safeguarding Representative at Clayfield Catholic Parish is Catriona McPherson. Catriona can be contacted on 0456 441 717 or at lsr.clayfield@bne.catholic.net.au. For more information, visit https://archbne.org/safeguarding.
The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Prevention & Protection Policy can be found at: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard
Useful Links
STOPline https://bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com/
Archdiocese of Brisbane
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguard/
Office for Safeguarding Services
safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au
Phone: 07 3324 3752
Professional Standards Office Queensland
Safeguarding Training
brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training
How to report a Safeguarding incident or concern, or 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
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 their 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
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
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. Click here for further information about the Blue Card Application process.
Useful links:
The Archdiocese provides the following documents to assist parishes & faith communities in implementing the safeguarding policy: