What is Safeguarding?

safeguarding-garden-and-butterflies-275pxThe Diocese of Broken Bay demonstrates a commitment to their people by the provision of many varied works for the Common Good. It is through these works that the value and personal dignity of the person is celebrated and protected. When a Diocesan community is called upon to safeguard its people, the Catholic Church is asking them to pro-actively support a culture of safety and care that espouses honesty, engagement, and conversation.

The result is a community environment where children and vulnerable adults: know that their community is alert to areas of risk and harm, and are capable of applying appropriate actions of prevention; are confident to voice their concerns at all times, and have trust that their concerns will be listened to respectfully and seriously.

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More information on Safeguarding

The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse child safe standards.
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd
ChildWise
Child Safe National Principles
Family and Community Services
NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian  
Australian Human Rights Commission
Office of the eSafety Commissioner 
NSW Ageing and Disability Commission