Safeguarding is Everyone's Responsibility
We expect everyone to embrace, and contribute to a culture safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
We work to provide a culture of safety and care for children, young people and vulnerable adults in our care.
We work to increase community awareness and to protect children and vulnerable adults. Our parish is a place where we strive to create a culture and an environment where proactive actions are taken to provide a safe community. Principles and practices are applied to reduce risk and promote transparency.
Video introduction to Safeguarding
Pymble Parish Safeguarding Contacts
If you have a concern for the safety and wellbeing of a child, young person or vulnerable adult, tell someone who can help.
Within our parish, please feel free to visit the parish office or contact Claudia Chen in the office at 02 9144 2702.
Diocese of Broken Bay Safeguarding Contacts
Presented below are additional primary points of contact within the Broken Bay Diocese for safeguarding issues.
Diocese of Broken Bay
Ms Melinda Rixon
(02) 8379 1651
safeguarding@bbcatholic.org.au
Catholic Schools Broken Bay
Ms Natalia O'Keefe
(02) 7256 2211
safeguarding@dbb.catholic.edu.au
Catholic Care Broken Bay
Mrs Angela Thomas
(02) 8379 1605
safeguardingincidents@catholiccaredbb.org.au
Sexual abuse is a crime. To report sexual abuse, contact local police or Crimestoppers at 1800 33 3000. Or, the contacts above can assist in reporting abuse to the Police or to report an incident for you.
References
Additional information and resources at the Broken Bay office for safeguarding
Safeguarding in Broken Bay (PDF 1.2MB)
The link below provides further information on the response by the Church to child sexual abuse.
Steps in the prevention and fight against child sexual abuse