Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
The Archdiocese of Brisbane and our community is committed to the Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Children, young people and vulnerable adults are gifts 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 protected from any harm. Download safeguarding policy outline here. Download whistleblower policy here.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane and our community is committed to the Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Children, young people and vulnerable adults are gifts 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 protected from any harm. Download safeguarding policy outline here. Download whistleblower policy here.
Parish Safeguarding Representative
Hi, I'm Suzanne Fitzgerald and I'm proud to be the St Francis Xavier Parish Local Safeguarding Representative.
My role is to promote safeguarding messages and keep you informed about safeguarding practices and initiatives in the Archdiocese. I'm also available to assist with any safeguarding questions, concerns, disclosures, incidents or complaints.
I can help you find the right people for assistance and support. You can contact me at any time via lsr.goodna@bne.catholic.net.au.
Hi, I'm Suzanne Fitzgerald and I'm proud to be the St Francis Xavier Parish Local Safeguarding Representative.
My role is to promote safeguarding messages and keep you informed about safeguarding practices and initiatives in the Archdiocese. I'm also available to assist with any safeguarding questions, concerns, disclosures, incidents or complaints.
I can help you find the right people for assistance and support. You can contact me at any time via lsr.goodna@bne.catholic.net.au.
Ways to Report or Give Feedback
If you you are in an emergency situation, or if criminal behaviour is suspected, please contact the police immediately. To contact someone to talk to about a safeguarding matter, or get more information, please contact myself (lsr.goodna@bne.catholic.net.au) or one of the contacts below:
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Queensland Police
The Archdiocese of Brisbane strongly encourages all suspected criminal behaviour to be reported to the police.
Emergency: 000
Non-emergency: 131 444 |
Kids HelpLine
Free (even from mobile) confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au |
StopLine
A confidential, independent provider of whistleblowing services which will take full details of your concerns.
1300 304 550
AOB@stopline.com.au |
Archdiocese Safeguarding
You can fill out a confidential or anonymous incident report form and send it to the Archdiocese or call them directly.
07 3324 3752
safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au |
Information for 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 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 vulnerable adults. To find out if your volunteer role requires a Blue Card, please check the spreadsheet here. All volunteers must sign and agree to comply with our Safe Conduct Standards.
Registration Process for New Volunteers
- Interview - this will be undertaken by the Parish priest in person, please contact the Parish office.
- Application - please download and complete the form and send to goodna@bne.catholic.net.au
- Archdiocese Registration - https://welcome.brisbanecatholic.org.au/
- BlueCard Registration - (create account if necessary) https://my.bluecard.qld.gov.au/login
- Police Checks - www.bit.ly/goodnapc
- Statutory Declaration (if you've lived overseas) - download and send to goodna@bne.catholic.net.au
- Send BlueCard information to the Parish office so that it can be linked to your volunteer profile.
Safeguarding Training for Volunteers
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has three safeguarding training packages, a Safeguarding Induction (all volunteers), Applied Safeguarding Training (for those who work with children or adults-at-risk) and training for Local Safeguarding Representatives. For training to be considered valid, the Confirmation of Training form must be submitted by clicking the button below.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has three safeguarding training packages, a Safeguarding Induction (all volunteers), Applied Safeguarding Training (for those who work with children or adults-at-risk) and training for Local Safeguarding Representatives. For training to be considered valid, the Confirmation of Training form must be submitted by clicking the button below.
- Safeguarding Induction Video - ALL volunteers every 2 years.
- Applied Safeguarding Training - Volunteers who work with children or adults-at-risk
- LSR Training - Local Safeguarding Representatives (LSRs are not required to complete Applied Safeguarding Training)
Further Information
For further information, please see the Safeguarding section of the Archdiocese of Brisbane website here.