Safeguarding of Children and Young People

All Saints Parish is committed to building a culture of safeguarding of children and young people. Accordingly, volunteers must complete the Parish Safeguarding Program comprising:

1. Acquisition of a Working with Children (WCC) number from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian;

2. Attending a Parish Safeguarding Training Course (or approved alternative);

3. Signing a Code of Conduct Form;

4. Signing a Volunteer Agreement Form.

Dedicated noticeboards in the church and Parish facilities display updated information.

Enquiries and registrations: Safeguarding Team: allsaints.psso@gmail.com; or Parish Office: 9753 6500.

ACCESSING MATERIALS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE ON SAFEGUARDING

The Safeguarding Office for the Archdiocese has revised a number of important policies and protocols. Please look at the following for additional information.

• Overview of the Archdiocese’s Safeguarding Policy Overiew of the Policy

• Managing Safeguarding complaints. Managing-Safeguarding-Complaints

• Code of Conduct for Working With Children and Young Adults Code of Conduct

• Reporting Protocol for Clergy and Parish Staff for any Child Related or Vulnerable Adult Concerns Reporting Protocol for Clergy