Safeguarding in Our Parish
Holy Spirit Parish is committed to creating a safe, welcoming community for all, particularly children and vulnerable adults.
Our Safeguarding Commitment
We take safeguarding seriously and are committed to:
- Creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for all members of our parish community
- Protecting children and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, and exploitation
- Responding promptly and appropriately to any safeguarding concerns or disclosures
- Following the Archdiocese of Brisbane Safeguarding Standards and procedures
- Providing support to those affected by abuse
If You Have a Safeguarding Concern
If you have witnessed or have concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child or vulnerable adult, we encourage you to report it.
1. Email Our Local Safeguarding Representative
This is the preferred method for reporting safeguarding concerns within our parish. Report your concern directly to our parish LSR at lsr.braypark@bne.catholic.net.au. You can also find LSR contact information on the noticeboard at the front of the church.
This is the preferred method for reporting safeguarding concerns within our parish. Report your concern directly to our parish LSR at lsr.braypark@bne.catholic.net.au. You can also find LSR contact information on the noticeboard at the front of the church.
2. Contact Government Support Services
You can also contact government support services directly:
Child Protection Hotline: 1300 652 879
Queensland Police Service: 131 444 (non-emergency)
You can also contact government support services directly:
Child Protection Hotline: 1300 652 879
Queensland Police Service: 131 444 (non-emergency)
3. Use the STOPline Service
Anonymous reporting service operated by the Archdiocese of Brisbane
Phone: 1300 304 550
Email: stopline@stopline.com.au
Online: www.stopline.com.au
Anonymous reporting service operated by the Archdiocese of Brisbane
Phone: 1300 304 550
Email: stopline@stopline.com.au
Online: www.stopline.com.au
If a child is in immediate danger, please contact emergency services on 000.
Incident Report Form
If you wish to formally report a safeguarding concern within our parish, please complete our Incident Report Form and submit it to our Parish Office or contact us for guidance on next steps.
Additional Resources
Archdiocese of Brisbane
For comprehensive safeguarding information, policies, and resources: Archdiocesan Safeguarding Page
For comprehensive safeguarding information, policies, and resources: Archdiocesan Safeguarding Page
Safeguarding Support
If you have been affected by abuse and need support services:
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Lifeline: 131 114
If you have been affected by abuse and need support services:
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Lifeline: 131 114
Downloadable Documents
The following resources provide detailed guidance on safeguarding practices and procedures:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a safeguarding concern?
A safeguarding concern is any situation where a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This includes physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect.
A safeguarding concern is any situation where a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This includes physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect.
Am I required to report a concern?
Yes. Under Queensland law, certain people are mandated reporters and must report reasonable suspicions of child abuse. Even if you are not a mandated reporter, we encourage you to report any concerns to help protect vulnerable members of our community.
Yes. Under Queensland law, certain people are mandated reporters and must report reasonable suspicions of child abuse. Even if you are not a mandated reporter, we encourage you to report any concerns to help protect vulnerable members of our community.
Will my report be kept confidential?
Reports are handled as confidentially as possible. However, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed if reporting to government authorities or police, as they have legal obligations to follow up on reports.
Reports are handled as confidentially as possible. However, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed if reporting to government authorities or police, as they have legal obligations to follow up on reports.
What happens after I report a concern?
After a report is made, our parish will follow Archdiocese procedures, which may include informing relevant authorities, supporting the person affected, and taking appropriate action to ensure safety.
After a report is made, our parish will follow Archdiocese procedures, which may include informing relevant authorities, supporting the person affected, and taking appropriate action to ensure safety.
Where can I learn more about safeguarding?
Contact our Parish Office or visit the Archdiocese of Brisbane's safeguarding webpage for training resources, policies, and guidelines.
Contact our Parish Office or visit the Archdiocese of Brisbane's safeguarding webpage for training resources, policies, and guidelines.
Get in Touch
If you have a safeguarding concern or question, please contact our Local Safeguarding Representative or Parish Office.
Local Safeguarding Representative
Email: lsr.braypark@bne.catholic.net.au
Email: lsr.braypark@bne.catholic.net.au
Parish Office
Phone: (07) 3205 1493
Email: braypark@bne.catholic.net.au
Address: 102 Sparkes Rd, Bray Park QLD 4500
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone: (07) 3205 1493
Email: braypark@bne.catholic.net.au
Address: 102 Sparkes Rd, Bray Park QLD 4500
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM