St Gerard’s Parish holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children as central and fundamental responsibilities of the Church. This commitment is drawn from and inherent to the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the dignity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.
St Gerard’s Parish has a universal expectation for the protection of children. It is resolutely committed to ensuring that all those engaged in the Church promote the inherent dignity of children and young people and their fundamental right to be respected and nurtured in a safe environment. This is particularly so for the most vulnerable children, including aboriginal children, those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with a disability.
All in the Catholic Church have a moral, legal and mission-driven responsibility to create nurturing environments where children are respected, their voices are heard and where they are safe and feel safe. Every person involved in the Catholic Church has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role he/she plays individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.
We have zero tolerance of child abuse and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and reported in line with our legal obligations, our moral obligations and our Church policies.
We are committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early and then reducing or removing them. If you see something of concern, please either speak to the parish priest, or contact the Archdiocesan Professional Standards Office at professional.standards@cam.org.au.
St. Gerard’s Parish Entity Statement of Commitment
St. Gerard’s Parish Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.
At St. Gerard’s Parish, Dandenong North, we hold the care, safety and the well being of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our Parish. Our commitment is drawn from and inherent in the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel.
St. Gerard’s Code of Conduct “Caring for Children”.
This Code of Conduct is for all clergy, employees and volunteers (in different ministries) within the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne. The Archdiocesan Code of Conduct helps to create a positive, respectful and safe environment by setting expectations in relation to the appropriate behaviour of clergy, employees and volunteers in their interactions with children and young people engaged in programs, activities and events.
St Gerard’s Parish Entity Statement of Commitment
St Gerard’s Parish Safeguarding Code of Conduct
St Gerard’s Parish Safeguarding Policy
St.Gerard’s Parish Code of Conduct Declaration Form