Our Commitment
Safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable AdultsWe are a Child Safe Parish
We are committed to a safe and nurturing culture for all children, young people and vulnerable adults in our Church, and we will do all we can to ensure that they are safe, happy and empowered.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and reported in line with our legal obligations, our moral obligations and our Church policies.
We are committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early and then reducing or removing them. If you see something of concern, please let us know.
St Anne & St Joachim Parish adheres to the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Our policies are on display in each church, and on this webpage.
Policies & Resources
Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults Safety Policy
Last updated: 21 December 2022
Safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults Code of Conduct
Last updated: 4 March 2020
Feel Safe and Be Safe at Our Church
Child-friendly poster on display at each parish church
Rights and Responsibilities
Child-friendly poster on display at each parish church
IMPORTANT INFORMATion
How to make a complaint
Any adult who forms a reasonable belief that a sexual offence has been committed by an adult against a child under 16 has an obligation to report that information to Police.
If you or someone you know is at risk of harm, please call 000 immediately.
If you wish to report historical abuse by a member of the Catholic Church, please get in touch with Pathways Victoria.
Call Pathways Victoria
(03) 7064 3940
E-mail Pathways Victoria
info@pathwaysvictoria.com
Visit Pathways Victoria
www.pathwaysvictoria.com
Step 1: Engagement
Pathways offers a person-centred response to support disclosures of abuse. Those coming forward are connected to a Care Coordinator who can provide you with information, immediate support, access to counsellors, and assistance to navigate Pathways.
Step 2: Response
Pathways seeks to makes the disclosure of abuse and any subsequent investigations as gentle, timely and transparent as possible.
Step 3: Resolution
Whilst we can’t take the pain and trauma away from those who have experienced abuse, Pathways seeks to offer some resolution through access to a monetary payment and acknowledgement and apology from representatives of the Church Authority responsible.