SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
The Archdiocese of Brisbane holds that children, young people and vulnerable adults are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and security from physical and emotional harm. They are to be treasured, nurtured and safeguarded.
The parish, in line with the Archdiocese of Brisbane’s Safeguarding Policy, has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse and is committed to safeguarding all who interact with the parish through its activities, ministries and services, especially children and adults at risk.
Useful Links
- STOPline
bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com
Email: AOB@stopline.com.au
Phone: 1300 304 550 - Archdiocese of Brisbane
brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard - Office for Safeguarding Services
Email: safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au
Phone: 07 3324 3752 - Safeguarding Resource Hub
brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/resources/ - Professional Standards Office Queensland
psoqld.catholic.net.au - Safeguarding Training
brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training
Local Safeguarding Representative
Each Parish in the Archdiocese of Brisbane has a Local Safeguarding Representative who is responsible for:
- Making sure that the whole parish is aware of the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Promoting safe practices, including articulating for others what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour; and
- Assisting the Parish Priest and staff in the implementation of the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy in the Parish
The compliance officer for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and the local Safeguarding Representative at Aspleycare is Julie-Anne Mee. Julie-Anne can be contacted on 0419 722 961 or at secretary@aspleycare.org.au. For more information, visit brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard.
Ways to report a safeguarding incident or concern or to give feedback regarding safeguarding
Here is how you can report an incident or concern, or contact someone to talk about a safeguarding matter, or get more information:
- Talk to the police (Emergency: ‘000’ Non-emergency: 131 444) or KidsHelpLine (1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au)
- Through the anonymous STOPline (1300 304 550 or AOB@stopline.com.au)
- talk to our Local Safeguarding Representative (secretary@aspleycare.org.au)
- fill out a Safeguarding Incident Report and send it to safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au or GPO Box 282 Brisbane Qld 4001
Volunteers at Aspleycare
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has implemented standards of conduct for voluntary workers to maintain a safe and healthy ministry environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we have a record of your Blue Card and conduct background referencing for all who intend to engage in voluntary ministry and have direct and regular involvement with children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Safeguarding Training
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has the following safeguarding training packages, Safeguarding Induction, Applied Safeguarding Training and Training for Local Safeguarding Representatives, which can be viewed here brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training.
Need help?
Contact Aspleycare on 07 3862 7145 if you need emergency relief assistance in North Brisbane. Each request for assistance is individually assessed and assistance given is based on your needs and current funds available.