SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
The Archdiocese is committed to safeguarding everyone involved in its activities, ministries, and services and has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse.
The safety and wellbeing of children and adults-at-risk is paramount.
If you want to talk with someone about a safeguarding concern or make a safeguarding report please contact any of the Local Safeguarding Representatives (below) or the Safeguarding Service.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
OFFICE FOR SAFEGUARDING SERVICES
LOCAL SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES
The Local Safeguarding Representatives for Darra Jindalee Parish are responsible for:
- Making sure that the whole Parish is aware of the importance of safeguarding children and adults-at-risk;
- Promoting safe practices including articulating for others what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour; and
- Assisting the Parish Administrator in the implementation of “The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Adults-At-Risk Policy” in the Parish.
ANN CHASE
Local Safeguarding Representative
lsr.darjin@bne.catholic.net.au
ROSEMARY CONDON
Local Safeguarding Representative
lsr.darjin@bne.catholic.net.au
JEFF HAYWOOD
Local Safeguarding Representative
lsr.darjin@bne.catholic.net.au
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS-AT-RISK
Children 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 from harm by all.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse and is committed to safeguarding everyone involved in its activities, ministries, and services. The safety and wellbeing of children and adults-at-risk is paramount.
Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children & Adults-At-Risk Prevention & Protection Policy – https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard
Safeguarding Policy – safeguarding-policy.pdf
Incident Report Form – safeguarding-incident-report-form-aob-ver-20190722.pdf
INCIDENTS
To report any incidents, please fill in an Incident Report Form.
These are located at the entry of both Churches or can be downloaded and emailed to safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au.
Whistleblowers
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to fostering a culture where people are encouraged to raise concerns and can do so safely.
The Archdiocese strongly encourages anyone who suspects criminal conduct by Archdiocesan personnel to report the matter directly to the Queensland Police Service.
Criminal Offence – Failure to Report Belief of Child Sexual Offence
(Criminal Code – Section 229BC)
In Queensland, an adult commits a crime if they:
- have a reasonable belief that another adult;
- is committing (in the present) or has committed (in the past) a child sexual offence; and
- the adult fails to disclose the information to a police officer as soon as reasonably practicable;
- unless they have a reasonable excuse for not reporting it to the police.
(Maximum penalty – 3 years imprisonment)
** If a child is in immediate danger or risk of harm, contact the police directly and without delay. **
STOPline Service
STOPline is an independent commercial service that receives confidential information and reports about suspected abuse, harm, policy breaches and other serious misconduct by Archdiocesan workers including priests, religious, employees, and volunteers.
Information can be shared anonymously.
Phone: 1300 304 550
Email: AOB@stopline.com.au
KEY SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS
If any person is at risk of serious and imminent harm contact the police directly or dial ‘000’.
Office for Safeguarding Services
Phone: 07 3324 3752
Email: safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au
Web: www.brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding
GPO Box 282, Brisbane, 4001
Level 2 Penola Place, 229 Elizabeth Steet, Brisbane
Office of Legal, Governance & Risk
Phone: 07 3324 3575
Email: childabusealert@bne.catholic.net.au
STOPLine
Phone: 1300 304 550
Email: childabusealert@bne.catholic.net.au
Email: AOB@stopline.com
Web: http://bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com
Child Safety Services
Brisbane and Moreton Bay Ph: 1300 682 254
South East Ph: 1300 679 849
South West & Ipswich Ph: 1800 316 855
Sunshine Coast Ph: 1300 703 762
After Hours Ph: 1800 177 135 (free call)
Queenslanders with Disability Network
Phone: 07 3252 8566
Email: qdn@qdn.org.au
Web: www.qdn.org.au
Queensland Police Service
Emergency: 000
Non-emergency ‘PoliceLink’: 131 444
Online: www.police.qld.gov.au
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality & Safeguards Commission
Phone: 1800 035 544 (free call)
Web: www.ndiscommission.gov.au
ADA Australia
Phone: 1800 818 338 (free call)
Email: info@adaaustralia.com.au
Web: www.adaaustralia.com.au
Elder Abuse Helpline
Phone: 1300 651 192
Email: eapu@uccommunity.org.au
Web: www.eapu.com.au
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Phone: 1800 951 822 (free call)
Web: www.agedcarequality.gov.au
Office of the Public Guardian
Phone: 1300 653 187
Email: publicguardian@publicguardian.qld.gov.au
Web: www.publicguardian.qld.gov.au
