Safeguarding Handbook
Download the entire Diocese of Lismore Safeguarding Handbook here.
Safeguarding Newsletters
Our Safeguarding Office produces a newsletter every month which is circulated to all our parishes and entities. Below are copies of our latest newsletters.
JUNE 24 PDF Version
JUNE 24 Docx Version
JAN 24 PDF Version
JAN 24 Docx Version
FEB 24 PDF Version
FEB 24 Docx Version
Parish Posters
Bishop’s Commitment Statement
10 Child Safe Standards
Support Services
Education and Training
At the Diocese of Lismore we are committed to the continual Safeguarding education and training of all workers within our Diocese.
Please use the links below to register for available training courses.
COURSE NAME:
Date and venue
REGISTER HERE
COURSE NAME:
Date and venue
REGISTER HERE
Training available through other organisations
Office of the Children’s Guardian
Ageing and Disability Commission
Older Persons Advocacy Network
Recommended Viewing
Introduction to the NSW Reportable Conduct Scheme
Safeguarding Handbook – Single documents
Introduction
Commitment to Safeguarding Statement
Ten Child Safe Standards
Related Policies
PROCEDURES
Preventing, recognising and responding to Harm and Abuse
2.1. Prevention and Protection Practices
2.2 Recognising Harm and Abuse
2.3 Responding to and Reporting Harm and Abuse
3 Safe Activities and Parish Relationships
SUPPORT SERVICES POSTER
Supporting Documents
RECORD KEEPING
Appendix 7. Working with Children Check – Parish Register
Appendix 8. Visiting Priest Register
Appendix 9. Protocol: Storing and Sharing Safeguarding Records
Appendix 10. Factsheet: Storing and Sharing Safeguarding Records
REPORTING
Appendix 11. Factsheet: Mandatory Reporting
Appendix 12. Flowchart: Mandatory Reporting
Appendix 13. Concern/Complaints Form
Appendix 14: Factsheet: Reportable Conduct Scheme
Appendix 15: Flowchart: Reportable Conduct Flowchart
Appendix 16. Whistleblower protection guidelines
Appendix 17. Factsheet: Reporting Crimes to NSW Police
Appendix 18. Factsheet: What is a Reportable Crime?
Appendix 19. Table of Reportable Crimes
PARISH ACTIVITIES
Appendix 20. Registration – Parental Consent
Appendix 21. Guide to completing a risk assessment for activities involving children
Appendix 22. Guidance Document: Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for Safe Environments
Appendix 23. Template: Risk assessment for Parish Activities involving children
Appendix 24. Mitigation Strategies for Parish Activities involving children
Appendix 25. Diocese of Lismore Parish Safeguarding Self-Assessment and Continuous Improvement Action Plan
Appendix A. Parish Safeguarding Continuous Improvement Plan
VOLUNTEERS
Guidelines Engagement of Volunteers.pdf
Safeguarding – WWCC and NPHC Information for parishioner.docx
Code of Conduct v4 June 2020
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy v1 Oct 2020.pdf
Annexure A. Volunteer Engagement Checklist. docx
Annexure B. Volunteer Reference Checking Form. docx
Annexure C. Volunteer Application Fillable Form. pdf
Annexure C. Volunteer Application Fillable Form. docx
Annexure D. Volunteer Engagement Template Letter. docx
Annexure E. Volunteer Induction Checklist. docx
Appendix 6. Declaration for those without WWCC or NPHC
Appendix 26. Factsheet – Behaviours to Encourage and Avoid
Appendix 28. Consent to film and photograph
Appendix 29. Diocesan Film and Photography Guidelines
Appendix 30. Factsheet: Use of technology and social media to communicate with children
Appendix 31: Factsheet – Use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
SCREENING
Appendix 1. Sample interview questions and red flags
Appendix 2. Sample reference check questions and red flags
Appendix 3. Screening of persons working with children Flow Chart
Appendix 4. FAQ WWCC
Appendix 5. Working with Children Checklist for Parishes
Appendix 6. Declaration of those undertaking Ministry or Church-related activity in the Diocese of Lismore
GUIDELINES
Appendix 16. Whistleblower protection guidelines
Appendix 26. Factsheet – Behaviours to Encourage and Avoid
Appendix 27. Script for Use of Photography/Video Recording
Appendix 29. Diocesan Film and Photography Guidelines
Appendix 30 – Factsheet – Use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
POLICIES
Acceptable Use of Electronic Communications Systems v1 June 2020
Child Protection Policy v1 Oct 2020
Code of Conduct v4 June 2021
Complaint Handling Policy v1 June 2020
EAP Policy v2 Nov 2020
Inappropriate Workplace Behaviour Policy v1 June 2020
Injury Management and Return to Work Policy v1 June 2020
National Police History Check Policy v2 Nov 2020
Privacy (External) Policy v1 June 2020
Privacy (Internal) Policy v1 June 2020
Privacy Collection Notice v1 June 2020
Recruitment Policy v2 Nov 2020
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy v1 Oct 2020
Social Networking Policy v2 Nov 2020
Volunteer Engagement Policy v1 June 2020
Work Health and Safety Policy v1 June 2020
Working with Children Check Policy v3 Feb 2021
TEMPLATES/DOCS
Annexure A. Volunteer Engagement Checklist. docx
Annexure B. Volunteer Reference Checking Form. docx
Annexure C. Volunteer Application Fillable Form. pdf
Annexure C. Volunteer Application Fillable Form. docx
Annexure D. Volunteer Engagement Template Letter. docx
Annexure E. Volunteer Induction Checklist. docx
WWCC Register – Parish Name 20XX. docx
NHPC Register Template. dotx
Safeguarding Parish Roles and Volunteer information-Parish name 20XX. docx
RolunteerRoleRequirements_InYourParish_2022
Duty Statements for Parish Volunteer Roles Jan 2021. docx
