Reporting Information

Our parish recognises the serious and lifelong impact that abuse has on survivors and their families. We also acknowledge the past failures of the Catholic Church to protect, listen to, and respond fairly to those who were harmed. Our parish is committed to supporting survivors and working towards healing and justice.

If a child or young person is in immediate danger, please call the Police on 000 right away.

Who is a Child at risk?

A child is a person under 18 years of age

If you are worried that a child or young person may be experiencing abuse or misconduct, you can contact the Police on 000 and the Safeguarding Co-ordinator of the Diocese (0438 951 010). Reaching out helps make sure the child is supported and safe.

If you suspect an adult at risk is at risk or harm, and in immediate danger, you should call the Police on 000 (emergency services).  Please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Co-Ordinator of the Diocese (0438 951 010)

Who is an Adult at risk?

An adult at risk is a person over the age of 18 years who is at an increased risk of experiencing abuse or exploitation, including by virtue of their age, disability, diminished capacity, cognitive impairment, cultural background, life or personal circumstance.

The links you need to make a report of abuse or misconduct can be found here

1.   What to do when an allegation of child abuse is made. 

2.  Reporting  Abuse (the process to follow to make a report/complaint) . 

3.   Incident Recording Form Reportable Conduct

4 .  Reporting Portal to the Commission for Children and Young People

The person in charge of the Diocese (Bishop) or in charge of the local parish (Parish Priest) or a Diocesan agency or entity (Director) has a legal responsibility to notify current and historical incidents of suspected child abuse or misconduct by clergy, employees, volunteers and contractors in the Diocese to the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP).

The Diocese is responsible for coordinating the reporting of child-related abuse or misconduct. It liaises with Victoria Police and the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP)

Please contact the Safeguarding Co-Ordinator of the Diocese childsafety@sandhurst.catholic.org.au for support and advice regarding Mandatory Reporting or you may contact our Parish Safeguarding Co-Ordinator.

Phone Contact 02 6024 3366.

Email Contact: wcpsafeguarding@gmail.com

Find out more here.