Safeguarding of Children and Young People

The Timorese Catholic Chaplaincy is committed to building a culture of safeguarding of children and young people. Accordingly, Volunteers involved as CSSOs, Acolytes, Ministers of the Word, Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Wardens, Catechists, Children’s Liturgy leaders, youth ministries and in Outreach must:

• Provide a Working With Children (WWC) number for verification by the Chaplaincy.

• Complete an appropriate Safeguarding Training course, followed by Refresher Training every three years.

• Sign a Code of Conduct Form.

• Complete a Volunteer Registration Form.

Other volunteers no longer need to provide a WWC number for their role. However, in the ongoing quest to develop awareness of Safeguarding and its significance, some volunteers must still:

•  Complete an appropriate Safeguarding Training course, followed by Refresher Training every three years

• Sign a Code of Conduct Form.

• Complete a Volunteer Registration Form.

Dedicated noticeboards in the church and hall display updated information.

Enquiries and registrations - Safeguarding Team: csso@timoresecatholic.com

ACCESSING MATERIALS FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE ON SAFEGUARDING

The Safeguarding Office for the Archdiocese has revised a number of important policies and protocols. Please look at the following for additional information.

• Overview of the Archdiocese’s Safeguarding Policy  Overiew of the Policy

• Managing Safeguarding complaints  Managing-Safeguarding-Complaints

• Code of Conduct for Working With Children and Young Adults  Code of Conduct

• Commitment Statement from the Australian Catholic Bishops Commitment Statement

• Reporting Protocol for Clergy and Parish Staff for any Child Related or Vulnerable Adult Concerns  Reporting Protocol for Clergy