Safeguarding

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish
is an inclusive, safe and respectful parish which is committed to the protection and support of children, young people and the vulnerable in the community

Parish Safeguarding Officer: Margaret Hourigan
[email protected] 



WHAT IS SAFEGUARDING?
​Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and vulnerable people and protect them from harm.
Safeguarding means:

• Protecting children and vulnerable people from abuse and maltreatment
• Preventing harm to children’s and vulnerable persons’ health or development
• Ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care
• Taking action to enable all children, young people and vulnerable people to have the best outcomes.

Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
https://cgcatholic.org.au/professional-standards/

​https://cgcatholic.org.au/professional-standards/safeguarding-policy/

https://cgcatholic.org.au/professional-standards/volunteers/

https://cgcatholic.org.au/professional-standards/safeguarding-contacts/

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INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND SAFEGUARDING (IPSS) General enquiries, questions or feedback IPSS Manager:Maria Hicks
Phone:02 6239 9806
Email:[email protected]

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