Safeguarding
Our commitment to children and young people
Our Parish is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Code of Conduct
Statement of Commitment
Child Friendly Commitment Statement
Child Safeguarding Committee
Rights and Responsibilities
Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
Reporting
In Victoria, if alleged current or historical child abuse is perpetrated by:
Clergy, employees or volunteers
The matter is to be reported to the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) within Victoria Police: Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT)
A family member
The matter is reported to Child Protection—Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH):
North region: 1300 598 521
South region: 1300 555 526
East region: 1300 360 452
West region: 1300 360 462
After-hours and weekends Child Protection Emergency Service: 13 12 78
A child or young person
(e.g. sexually harmful behaviour, aggression, violence, online exploitation)
The matter is reported to Child Protection—Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) and/or the Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) within Victoria Police: Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT)