Safeguarding Children, Young and Vulnerable People
The Catholic Community of St Justin's Parish is committed to the care, wellbeing and protection of children, young and vulnerable people. We value the dignity of each individual and take responsibility for our role in keeping children, young and vulnerable people safe. May our message be that child protection and the dignity of every person is the responsibility of every adult.
For more information on the Archdiocese of Melbourne guidelines and policies click here.
Parishioners wishing to volunteer, we welcome your support, please contact the Parish Office for further information. wheelershill@cam.org.au
All Parish volunteers over the age of 18 must obtain the following accreditation regardless of how much they interact with children, young and vulnerable people:
- A Working with Children's check (WWC) regardless of how much they interact with children. It is free for volunteers please click here to apply
- Complete Safeguarding Essentials on-line training module by clicking here.
- You are also required to read and sign the Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct please click here to download. (As this is a 14 page document , please read on-line, then print final page only, sign and return to the Parish Office, Thank You)
- A National Police Check may be required depending on the volunteer's role please click here to apply
If you require assistance or further information regarding these applications and training please contact the Parish Office. on 9401 6335 or email wheelershill@cam.org.au