Safeguarding
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The Cathedral of St Stephen Local Safeguarding Representative is : Susan McKay [email protected] 0418 401 609 Each Parish in the Archdiocese of Brisbane has a Local Safeguarding Representative who is responsible for:
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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:
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. Please click on the following link for more information: stopline_service.pdf |
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.
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.
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 >>
