Safeguarding requirements have changed in the light of new information from the Office of the Children’s Guardian and the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office of the Archdiocese of Sydney.

Volunteers involved as PSSOs, Acolytes, Ministers of the Word, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Wardens, Catechists, Little Church/Children’s Liturgy leaders, youth ministries such as Encounter, Elevate and Antioch and in Outreach must:

• provide a Working With Children (WWC) number for verification by the Parish.

• complete an appropriate Safeguarding Training course, followed by Refresher Training every three years.

• sign a Code of Conduct Form.

• complete a Volunteer Registration Form.

Other volunteers no longer need to provide a WWC number for their role. However, in the ongoing quest to develop awareness of Safeguarding and its significance across the Parish, some volunteers must still:

• complete an appropriate Safeguarding Training course, followed by Refresher Training every three years

• sign a Code of Conduct Form.

• complete a Volunteer Registration Form.

New volunteers will be advised of the specific requirements for their role when they apply.