Safeguarding Our Faith Communities
The Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes values the dignity of every person. We are especially committed to ensuring the care, well-being and protection of children and vulnerable persons in our faith communities.
As a Diocese we abide by all child protection legislation, and our moral obligation is always to promote the safety and protection of children and vulnerable persons in our care.
We endeavour to create safe environments where everyone can participate freely and without fear in worship, prayer and learning.
Royal Commission Final Report
The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse was delivered to the Governor-General of Australia and released on Friday 15th December 2017. The report can be accessed from the following link:
https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au
Resources
- Bishop’s Pastoral Statement
- Commitment Statement
- Reporting Abuse
- Working With Children Check
- Visiting Clergy and Religious
- SRE Code of Conduct
Online Resources
Support Services
Adults Surviving Child Abuse
Phone: 1300 657 380
Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Bravehearts
Phone: 1800 272 831
www.bravehearts.com
Ethi-Call
Phone: 1300 369 977
ethics.org.au
Lifeline
Phone: 13 11 14
www.lifeline.org
Mens Line
Phone: 1300 789 978
www.mensline.org.au
Victims Access Line
Phone: 1800 633 063
www.lawlink.nsw.go.au/vs
Survivors & Mates Support Network
Phone: 02 8355 3711
www.samsn.org.au