Cathedral Parish Child & Vulnerable Adults Protection and Safeguarding Statement

Commitment to Safety

Our parish is dedicated to creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all, especially children and vulnerable adults.

Zero Tolerance for Abuse

We have a strict zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults.

Compliance with Safeguarding Standards

Our parish follows the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, Integrity in Our Common Mission, and adheres to the NSW Child Safe Standards to ensure our practices are aligned with best-practice safeguarding principles.

Parish Safeguarding is a shared responsibility & feedback from both children & adults is welcomed & encouraged.

Provide Feedback

Feedback from both children and adults is welcomed and encouraged.

Feedback can be made through:

Send your feedback or questions to the Parish.

Visit the Diocese of Armidale Safeguarding website.

Safeguarding Resources

Access our safeguarding policy or visit the Diocese's safeguarding portal for further information.

View or download our Safeguarding Policy.

Go to the Diocese of Armidale Safeguarding Portal.