SAFEGUARDING

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. 

WCP Staff and Volunteers:

Wodonga Catholic Parish staff and volunteers encourage children and at-risk persons to express their views.
We listen to their suggestions, especially on matters that directly affect them.
We actively encourage all children and at-risk persons, who use our services, to ‘have a say’ about things that are
important to them. We encourage parents and carers to teach children and risk persons what they can do if they feel unsafe.
We listen to and act on concerns children and at-risk persons, or their parents/carers, raise with us.
We value diversity and inclusiveness in our Parish. 

If you have any questions or concerns about safety within our Parish, please feel free to speak with Sonni 0260243366 or refer to the reporting process document below:

Click the link ot view or download . WCP Reporting Process

Required Safeguarding Information

2023 WCP Safeguarding Policy

• 2023 WCP Safeguarding Code of Conduct

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

•  WCP Reporting Process

• https://www.sandhurst.catholic.org.au/child-saftety-public/1521-empowerment-and-participation-of-children

Australian Catholic Safeguarding Website: https://www.acsltd.org.au/
ACSL final audit report – April 2021

National Redress Scheme Website: https://www.nationalredress.gov.au/

CCYP An overview of the Victorian child safe standards
ACSL (Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited) Information

Integrity in Our Common Mission 

Mandatory reporting

Truth, Justice, Healing Council

CCYP A Guide for Creating a Child Safe Organisation Vers 5.0

Pathways Response Vic Ltd

ACSL National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS)

CCYP Reportable Conduct – Video

Media Release: 20 January 2023 – Church publishes fifth annual report on child safety

Media Release: 7 December 2022 – National Catholic Safeguarding Standards Edition 2 Published

Media Release: 21 December 2021 – Pathways Victoria 

Media Release:  8 April 2021 – Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst Welcomes Report of Safeguarding Audit
Media Release:  7 February 2017 – Statement from Bishop Leslie Tomlinson – Royal Commission

Sandhurst Diocese Professional Standards

eSafety Commissioner

Safeguarding Personal