Safeguarding is a shared responsibility
Our Lady Queen of Apostles Parish acknowledges that safeguarding is a shared responsibility prioritising the care, protection and best interests of children and adults at risk.
By providing a safe environment, actively identifying, and managing risk, and complying with the Safeguarding policy, guidelines and legal obligations, we serve Jesus and uphold human dignity as the foundation of our faith.
We aim for our parish to be safe, welcoming, and inclusive. We are committed to implementing the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS).
A self-assessment (Safeguarding Activities Assessment Tool – SAAT) is annually performed to continuously improve and monitor the implementation of the NCSS.
Safeguarding Officers
Our Safeguarding officers assist in creating a safe environment for all.
They are the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns and support the implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
Guidelines and Resources
You can find out more about the safeguarding program guidelines, protective behaviours, resources and story books at https://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/
Reporting Abuse
If you have concerns about the safety and well-being of a child or adult within the context of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth or wish to report abuse, you can either:
• Email our Safeguarding Officers
Safeguarding officers are the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns;
Or
• Submit a Safeguarding Concern Report Form
This is an online form that will be sent to the Safeguarding Program Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth;
Or
• Call the Safeguarding Program Office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth on (08) 9221 7762.
Program Feedback
You are encouraged to provide feedback for the continuous improvement of the Safeguarding Program. Feedback can be submitted to https://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/feedback/