Safeguarding all Children and Vulnerable Adults
The safety of all people in our care, particularly children and vulnerable adults, is a fundamental concern for the Loreto Province of Australia and South East Asia.
Loreto is committed to providing a caring, nurturing and safe environment for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, children with disabilities, young people and vulnerable adults in Australia and overseas locations where Loreto operates.
Loreto has a Professional Standards Officer who, with regard to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults:
- advises Loreto Province on best practice approaches
- handles complaints
- ensures compliance with standards and legislation
- ensures compliance with Loreto Province policy and procedures
Loreto is committed to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS) framework for Catholic Church entities to build child-safe cultures and to advance the safety of children across the Catholic Church in Australia.
Policy
Loreto Province Commitment to Child Safety
Loreto Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct explains and affirms the standards of behaviour Loreto expects of members of our community including employees, contractors, board members and volunteers.
It is imperative that all members read, reflect upon, understand and respond accordingly to their responsibilities as set out in the Code.
Professional Standards Enquiries
For any queries relating to Professional Standards, contact Simon Davies of Safeguarding Services.
Phone: + 61 3 9378 8516
Email: info@safeguardingservices.com.au
Web: www.safeguardingservices.com.au
The National Redress Scheme
Our statement regarding the Loreto Province’s commitment to joining the National Redress Scheme in solidarity with all people who have experienced abuse can be found here.