Our Commitment to Child Safety
St Scholastica’s Parish Community holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children as a fundamental responsibility of the Church. This commitment is drawn from, and inherent to, the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the dignity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel. A culture of safety within the Church ensures that children can actively and fully participate in the life of the Church and realise their potential in a faith community.
This commitment extends to clergy, employees and volunteers within the St Scholastica’s Parish Community, regardless of their role or level of responsibility to act to safeguard children and young people from child abuse.
We are committed to upholding the safety and dignity of each child and young person and ensuring that they are able to grow and develop in a caring and supportive environment in our Church.
Child Safety Policy and Commitment
St Scholastica’s Commitment Statement
Safeguarding Children and Young Policy
Code of Conduct and Declaration
Safe Programs Practice and Behavioural Guidelines
Resources for Children
Feel Safe and Be Safe in Our Church
Resources for Parents
Child Safe Organisations – Guide for Parents and Carers
St Scholastica’s Child Safety Newsletters
St Scholastica’s Parish Child Safety Information Sheet – Volume 1
St Scholastica’s Parish Child Safety Information Sheet – Volume 2
St Scholastica’s Parish Child Safety Information Sheet – Volume 3
Reporting An Issue
Reporting Child Safety Misconduct Process
Reporting Child Safety Information Sheet
Report Child Safety related Misconduct Template
Responding to Child Safety Information Sheet
Other Resources
Further Resources Contact Information
Commission for Children and Young People
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Website
Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities
Important Message for Parish Volunteers
In accordance with the State and Church guidelines and requirements anyone wishing to serve as a volunteer in our parish community or its ministries must comply with the requirement of a Working With Children Check and sign a commitment to safeguarding. Please contact the Parish Office for further information.