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The Diocese of Broome is committed to the safety and well-being of children, youth and vulnerable people of its parishes and aims to raise awareness of our collective responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare. Whilst working towards providing all forms of safety for children, the Safeguarding Program is focused on the prevention of abuse and harm using a response framework considered to be best practice. Guide to Safeguarding Information and Resources The draft Safeguarding information and forms provided below are able to be accessed and utilised by Parish Priests, Parish Safeguarding Officers, parish workers, volunteers and all members of the parish and wider community as appropriate. Whilst parish staff and community members are encouraged to be familiar with all Safeguarding information and forms, the following indicates the most relevant to each.
NOTE: Completion of forms is not necessary for concerns to be lodged. If a Safeguarding concern arises and forms cannot be readily accessed, directly contact your Parish Safeguarding Officer or the Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator:
Tel: 0408 018 682
Priority Forms: All Parish Staff and Community Members
Form 3 – Child Concern Referral: Record of disclosure or immediate concern, details of alleged victim, perpetrator and circumstances. Civil authority and church notification details and actions taken.
Form 17 – Safeguarding Incident Report Form: Record of an incident or general concern. Church record only – no civil authority notification.
Safeguarding Administration: Parish Priests and Parish Safeguarding Officers
Form 1 – Parish Safeguarding Officer Role and Nomination Form: For the information and appointment of Parish Safeguarding Officers.
Form 2 – Declaration & Form 18 – Handbook Declaration: All Church workers (paid and unpaid) to complete.
Form 11 – Parish Self-Audit: Initial and scheduled auditing of parish Safeguarding implementation.
Policies and Procedures: All Parish Staff and Community Members
Form 4 – Safeguarding Children Policy & Procedures
Form 5 – Procedure for Responding to Concerns of Abuse
Form 6 – Code of Behaviour for All Workers
Form 7 – Developing Safe Practices
All remaining forms detail procedures for specific circumstances.
Form 8 – Including Disabled Children
Form 9 – Guidance on dealing with non-compliance with the Safeguarding Policy
Form 10 – Parental Consent Form
Form 12 – Code of Behaviour for Children taking part in Church Activities
Form 13 – Images of Children involved in Church Activities
Form 14 – Recruitment Procedures
Form 15 – Working with Children Compliance Guidelines
Form 15a – Cessation of Child-Related Work
Form 16 – Church Attendance Agreement
For any queries regarding the Diocese of Broome Safeguarding Program, please contact:
Sue Smith
Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator
T: 0408 018 682
E: safeguarding@broomediocese.org
A: 13 Barker St Broome / PO Box 76 Broome WA 6725