Commitment to Child Safety

Holy Name Parish and the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults as central and fundamental responsibilities of the Church. This commitment is drawn from and inherent to the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.

See policy here

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

We acknowledge that children, young people and adults at risk may require additional safeguards to promote their participation, wellbeing and safety. Our Parish has a Safeguarding Team that works with the Archdiocese Professional Standards Unit (PSU) to ensure that we create a culture of safety supported by policies, practices and procedures that strive to prevent abuse in the first instance and respond appropriately and effectively if abuse does occur. We respect the human dignity of each person. We strive to educate everyone on their rights and responsibilities to help create a safe, inclusive and welcoming Church that enables its people to grow and develop in their faith freely and in a caring and supportive environment.

• Our Parish Safeguarding Policy
• Safeguarding Rights & Responsibilities
• Our Commitment to Children
• Feel Safe & Be Safe at our Church

Compliance

All our Parish Clergy, Staff and Volunteers are required to have current Working With Children Checks linked to our Parish and must have read and agreed with our Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct. Additional compliance requirements and training are necessary for some roles in the Parish.

• Code of Conduct Agreement Form
• Code of Conduct Explanation for Children

Responding /Reporting

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

If you have any concerns about any child safety issue please contact the Presbytery

or the Archdiocese Professional Standards Unit (PSU) 9926 5621 or psu@cam.org.au or go to www.melbournecatholic.org/safeguarding