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PARISH SAFEGUARDING TAB

Western Port Parish is committed to making our Churches a safe place for children and young people and protect them from harm.


Safeguarding Commitment Statement


Code of Conduct


Reporting Flowchart


Reporting poster for children: Feel Safe at Our Church


Code of Conduct Explanation Posters


safeguarding and Wellbeing of Children and young People Policy




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WESTERNPORT PARISH

ABN: 40991706204

Archdiocese of Melbourne

Mass Centres

Immaculate Conception75 Marine Pde, Hastings, VIC 3915, AustraliaSt Brendan's19 Austin Rd, Somerville, VIC 3912, AustraliaSt Peter'sByrnes Rd, Shoreham, VIC 3916, Australia

Office Hours

Wednesday - Friday 9.30am - 3.00pm

Parish Clergy

Parish Priest: Rev Shymon Thekkekalathungal Eshappan IVDei

Contact Details

PO Box 76, Hastings, VIC, 3915, Australia

75 Marine Pde, Hastings, VIC, 3915, Australiawesternport@cam.org.au(03) 5979 4374https://www.melbcatholic.org/s/westernport

Mission Statement Our vision is to be a vibrant faith community that is guided by the Spirit of Jesus and the message of the Gospels. We strive to be: • A community which celebrates life in prayer and worship. • A welcoming community, embracing all and encouraging full and active participation. • Empowering and supportive of families, youth and the elderly. • Engaged with other faith communities. • Supportive of the disadvantaged and marginalised. • Open to change and relevant to today’s world and local needs.

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