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Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults


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​Chris Hicks
Safeguarding Officer

Hi, I'm Chris Hicks and I'm proud to be the Local Safeguarding Representative for   
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Riverview & Sacred Heart Church, Booval Parishes. 
 
My role is to promote safeguarding messages and keep you informed about safeguarding practices and initiatives in the Archdiocese.  
I'm also available to assist with any safeguarding questions, concerns, disclosures, incidents or complaints. 
I can help you find the right people for assistance and support. 
  
You can contact me at any time via the contact information below and direct email lsr.booval@bne.catholic.net.au 
 
You can also at any time contact the anonymous STOPline 1300 304 550 or AOB@stopline.com.au 




​WAYS TO REPORT A SAFEGUARDING INCIDENT OR CONCERN, OR TO GIVE FEEDBACK REGARDING SAFEGUARDING
 
Here is how you can report an incident or concern, or contact someone to talk about a safeguarding matter, or get more information:
  • Talk to the police:
    • Emergency: '000'
    • Non-emergency: 131 444
  • Talk to  Kids Helpline:
    • 1800 55 1800
    • www.kidshelpline.com.au.
  • Through the anonymous STOPline:
    • 1300 304 550
    • or AOB@stopline.com.au
  • Talk to your Local Safeguarding Representative:
    • Chris Hicks
    • Lsr.booval@bne.catholic.net.au
  • Fill out:
    • Incident Report Form
    • send it to safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au or GPO Box 282 Brisbane Qld 4001
 


VOLUNTEERS - Parish Ministries, Groups etc.
 
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has implemented standards of conduct for voluntary church workers to maintain a safe and healthy ministry environment. 
Our commitment to these standards requires that we have a record of your Blue Card and conduct background referencing for all who intend to engage in voluntary ministry having direct and regular involvement with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

 
Parish Volunteer Requirement Matrix produced by the Archdiocese of Brisbane
Safe Conduct Standards (Archdiocese of Brisbane)
Prior Conduct Declaration (Archdiocese of Brisbane)
Archdiocese of Brisbane Policy Whistle-blower
 
BLUE CARD - ‘No Card, No Start’
 
Individuals must have a valid blue card before they start paid work or volunteer.
All card holders must apply to renew their blue card before it expires in order to continue working/volunteering.
If an individual lets their card expire, they will have to cease work until they obtain a new valid blue card.
For further information about the Blue Card Application process, please click here
 
SEE ALSO
 
Criminal History Statutory Declaration
‘Police Check’ can now be completed online using the following web link:
Online National Police Check

 

SAFEGUARDING TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS
 
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has three safeguarding training packages:
  • Safeguarding Induction,
  • Applied Safeguarding Training and
  • Training for Local Safeguarding Representatives.

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The training packages can be viewed online as below:
 
Safeguarding Induction
 
All registered Archdiocesan volunteers must complete a Safeguarding Induction. It takes about 20 minutes to view the Induction.
The Induction is also used for refresher training every 2 years and is a pre-requisite for Applied Safeguarding training.
 

Applied Safeguarding Training
 
All registered Archdiocesan volunteers who work with children or adults-at-risk must complete Applied Safeguarding training – in addition to the Safeguarding Induction. It should take about 45 minutes to complete the training.
Completion of the Safeguarding Induction is a prerequisite for this training.
 
Working with Children or Adults-at-Risk
Working with children or adults-at-risk means undertaking activities and ministries where contact with children or adults-at-risk is part of the activity, or reasonably expected, and the contact is more than incidental (i.e. brief or in passing).
 

Local Safeguarding Representative Training
 
Archdiocesan workers appointed as Local Safeguarding Representative (whether as an employee or volunteer) must complete the Local Safeguarding Representative training – in addition to the Safeguarding Induction. It should take about 1 hour to complete the training.
Completion of the Safeguarding Induction is a prerequisite for this training.
 
Local Safeguarding Representatives are not required to complete the Applied Safeguarding Training.
 

Confirmation of Completion
 
After completing the training, a Confirmation of Completion form must be submitted to register the training.
This can be done by online or hardcopy form (see the below links).
Hardcopy forms will need to be verified (signed) by the relevant parish, ministry or community before being forward to the People & Culture (HR) Office.
 
IMPORTANT – Safeguarding training that is not properly registered with the People & Culture (HR) Office will not be recognised for compliance.
  • Online – Confirmation of Safeguarding Training Completion form
  • Hardcopy – Confirmation of Safeguarding Training Completion form
 

Associated Videos and Documents

  • Safeguarding Induction video
  • Applied Safeguarding Training video
  • Local Safeguarding Representative Training video
 


FURTHER INFORMATION
 
For further information please refer to the Safeguarding section of the Archdiocese of Brisbane website 
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training/


SACRED HEART CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
PARISH PRIEST:  Rev Thomas Varkey  MCBS 
21  Cothill Road, Booval  Q  4304
Phone:  07 3282 1888     
Email:  booval@bne.catholic.net.au
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  • HOME
  • PARISH PROFILE
    • History
    • Parish Pastoral Council
    • Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable
    • Schools and Colleges
  • SACRAMENTS
  • INVOLVEMENT
    • Stewardship
    • Ministries
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    • Youth
  • MASS TIMES
  • NEWSLETTERS
    • Newsletters 2022
    • Newsletters 2021
    • Newsletters 2019 - 2020
    • Newsletters 2016-2018
    • Parish Calendar
    • Investiture of Fr Joji - February 2015
  • CONTACTS & LINKS
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    • Useful Links
    • Archdiocese of Brisbane
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    • 10am Sunday Mass Webcast
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  • Giving
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