Safeguarding Policy

St Francis of Assisi Parish, Mill Park, is committed to the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s Safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults.



St Francis of Assisi Mill Park Statement of Commitment


Are you a Parish Volunteer?

Click here for the 3 mandatory steps that must be completed by all Parish Volunteers. Please do your part and notify the Parish Office as you complete the following 3 steps.



Melbourne Catholic Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. In the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, we consider the safety and wellbeing of all persons to be our highest priority. Click here for the Melbourne Catholic Safeguarding.


Procedures and Polices

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne Statement of Commitment

Safeguarding Children and Young People Record Keeping Policy

Safeguarding and Wellbeing of Children and Young People Policy

Safeguarding Children and Young People Anti Discrimination and Racism Policy

Safeguarding Children and Young People - Code of Conduct


Reporting Abuse and Safety-related Misconduct

Safeguarding Children and Young People - Reporting Procedure

INFO SHEET Responding to disclosures

INFO SHEET Categories of Abuse

Reporting Abuse or Safety Related Misconduct Flowchart


Safeguarding Committee St Francis of Assisi Mill Park

Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

Phone: (03) 9407 6700 Email: millpark@cam.org.au



Safeguarding Unit Archdiocese of Melbourne

The Safeguarding Unit is open from Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

Phone: (03) 9287 5564 Email: safeguardingunit@cam.org.au





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