St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane
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Safeguarding



​The Cathedral of St Stephen Local Safeguarding Representative is :


​
Susan McKay  
​[email protected]
0418 401 609
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Each Parish in the Archdiocese of Brisbane has  a Local Safeguarding Representative who is responsible for:
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  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 Administrator in the implementation of the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy in the Parish
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Further information can be found on the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children &Vulnerable Adults Prevention & Protection Policy webpage:    https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard

SEE ALSO:
Safeguarding Policy PDF:      safeguarding-policy.pdf
Archdiocese of Brisbane :    https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard/
Safeguarding Training:   https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training
Professional Standards Office Queensland:     www.psoqld.catholic.net.au

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 [email protected])
  • talk to our Local Parish Safeguarding Representative 
  • fill out a Safeguarding Incident Report and send it to [email protected] or GPO Box 282 Brisbane Qld 4001


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STOPline   Service


STOPline receives information about suspected abuse, harm, and other serious misconduct by Archdiocesan workers, including Priests, religious employees, and volunteers.


STOPline's core business is the provision of    totally independent hotline services    for whistleblowers. STOPline provides a disclosure solution to meet the needs of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, its employees, and other stakeholders through the provision of an independent, confidential, and impartial disclosure management service (hotline includes telephone, email, intranet notification system, mobile application, and postal communications). 


http://bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com


Email:  [email protected] 

Phone:  1300 304 550


​*Information can be shared anonymously.
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​Please click on the following link for more information:   
stopline_service.pdf
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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 adults at risk.
  • Safe Conduct Standards (Archdiocese of Brisbane)
  • Prior Conduct Declaration (Archdiocese of Brisbane)
  • Archdiocese of Brisbane Policy Whistleblower

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

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The Cathedral of St Stephen, Brisbane

Most Rev Mark Coleridge - Archbishop of Brisbane
​Very Rev. Fr Anthony Mellor - Dean
249 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane   QLD   4000  Australia
​Office Hours:  8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
​email:  [email protected]

Tel: (07) 3324 3030
Int: +61 7 3324 3030
Mass Info: (07) 3324 3011
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CATHEDRAL CAR PARK
The Cathedral car park is available on weekends for members of the public attending Mass or other ceremonies, eg, baptisms , weddings.   The car park will close 30mins after the conclusion of the Mass  or ceremony.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Welcome
    • Mission Statement
    • History
    • The Saints of our Parish
    • THE PRECINCT >
      • St Stephen's Cathedral
      • St Stephen's Chapel
      • St Patrick's Church
      • Francis Rush Centre
      • Works of Art
    • Leadership & Staff
    • St Patrick's Church, Fortitude Valley
  • COMMUNITY
    • Pastoral & Finance Councils
    • Cathedral Guides & Welcomers
    • MUSIC >
      • Music Department
      • Staff (Music)
      • Service Music
      • Cathedral Choir
      • Schola
      • Chorale
      • The Organs
      • Support the Music
    • Young Adult Ministry
    • Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group (COSSAG)
    • St Vincent de Paul Society - Cathedral Conference
    • Liturgical & Other Ministries
  • MASS & RECONCILIATION
    • Mass Intentions
  • SACRAMENTS
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Eucharist
    • Penance
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • RCIA
    • Funerals
  • NEWS & CALENDAR
    • Newsletters and Prayer Sheets
    • Resources for Prayer At Home
    • Concert Series
    • For the Common Good
    • 150 Year Anniversary
  • Safeguarding
  • CONTACTS & LINKS
    • Contact Details & Location
    • Forms & Downloads
    • Payments & Donations
    • Archdiocese of Brisbane
    • Other Queensland Dioceses
    • The Vatican
    • Policies & Disclaimers
    • Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference
    • Centacare Brisbane
  • STAY CONNECTED
  • Holy Oils