Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk
Our community is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. 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.
Make a Report / Disclosure
STOPline is a confidential external service provided by the Archdiocese to receive information about `reportable conduct` including suspected abuse, misconduct and policy breaches. Information can be shared about the Archdiocese, Brisbane Catholic Education and Centacare Brisbane.
Information can be provided anonymously. The Archdiocese strongly encourages those with concerns about `reportable conduct` to use STOPline. All incidents and concerns that may be criminal should be reported directly to the Queensland Police Service for investigation.
Safeguarding Information
Within the Archdiocese, safeguarding includes the actions undertaken to promote the protection and well-being of those who engage with the Archdiocese and to prevent abuse. The Archdiocese holds that children and adults at risk are a gift from God with an intrinsic right to dignity of life, respect and protection from harm. The Archdiocese does not tolerate abuse by Church personnel or others involved in its ministries and services. As an outcome of the Royal Commission the Truth Justice and Healing Council has developed a Towards Healing Policy.
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Safeguarding Support Services
The Archdiocese has a number of support services and important links available at the Office for Safeguarding Services; some of these are available below.