Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

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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 by all.
The Archdiocese has released the following documents to support Parishes with the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy. These documents include:

• 2021 New Laws to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
• Policy and Procedure Document
• Safeguarding Policy Support Document
• Safeguarding Parish Implementation & Accountability Strategies
• Safeguarding Committment Statement
• STOPline service information
• Safeguarding Incident Report

These documents work together to provide parish communities with all the necessary direction to implement the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Prevention and Protection Policy.

St James Parish Safeguarding Officer: Kate Pearson lsr.stjames@bne.catholic.net.au

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See also:  
Professional Standards Office Queensland
Website:  www.psoqld.catholic.net.au
Phone:  07 3336 9474 (Interstate Callers)  or 1800 337 928 (free call - Qld callers only)
Email:  psoqld@catholic.net.au
Mail:  GPO Box 3264, Brisbane Qld 4001

The following brochures are available for download:

• Queensland Professional Standards Office, Catholic Church Queensland
• Towards Healing Protocol
• Towards Healing Abuse Complaint Management Process