Our Parish is committed to Safeguarding. All children and at-risk peoples who come to Wodonga Catholic Parish have a right to feel and be safe.
Zero Tolerance to Abuse
The welfare of children and all vulnerable people in our parish community, will always be our first priority, we have a zero tolerance to abuse and aim to create a safe and friendly environment where children, the vulnerable and all people feel safe in our parish community.
Wodonga Catholic Parish upholds the importance of the safety and wellbeing of children and all peoples of differing abilities. We empower families, children, young people, staff and all parishioners to have a voice and raise concerns where necessary.
Documents
Safeguarding and Professional Standards (catholic.org.au)
- Child Protection Legislation
- Working with Children Check | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)
- Summary of Grooming Offence
- Summary of Failure to Protect Legislation
- Summary of Failure to Report legislation
- Victorian Child Safe Standards including Reportable Conduct Scheme
- https://www.sandhurst.catholic.org.au/child-saftety-public/1521-empowerment-and-participation-of-children
Links
- Volunteering in Our Parish (link coming soon)
- Sandhurst Diocese Professional Standards
- eSafety Commissioner
Safeguarding Officer Contact
Sonia La Motte-Schubert
T: 02 6024 3366
E: wocath@bigpond.net.au