Child Safety
We actively work to listen to, empower and protect children. CatholicCare Victoria is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all who use our services. We particularly seek to create conditions that reduce the likelihood of harm to children.
We welcome all children
We welcome all children and young people, including First Nations people, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths and spiritualities; people with disabilities; people from LGBTQIA+ communities; people of all ages; those with lived experience or caring responsibilities; and those impacted by socio-economic disadvantage.
CatholicCare Victoria is committed to providing a culturally safe environment for all children and young people, especially the children and young people from First Nations communities.
We have zero tolerance of all forms of abuse and we will only partner with similarly committed organisations.
We actively support people’s rights and have internal systems and processes to ensure children, young people and vulnerable others are seen, heard, believed and responded to. We take all concerns and any disclosures of abuse seriously, whatever their origin.
We actively work to listen to and empower children and vulnerable people to participate in decisions impacting their lives.
Take action to keep children safe
If you have a query or concern about child safety at CatholicCare Victoria, please contact us.
If you know that a child is at risk of harm, or concerned that they might be, you must take action immediately.
For help, contact:
- The CatholicCare Victoria service the child or child’s family are involved with
- Child Protection
- After Hours Child Protection Emergency Service | T 13 12 78
- Emergency Services, if the child’s life is in immediate danger | T 000
