Diocesan Policies

Safeguarding

The Townsville Diocesan Risk Management Strategy  for the Protection of Children and Young People contains the following:

1. A statement about commitment to the safety and well-being of children and the protection of children from harm

2. Code of Conduct for interacting with children and young people

3. Procedures for recruiting, selecting, training and managing person ins employment as staff or volunteers

4. Policies and procedures for handling disclosures or suspicions of harm with reporting guidelines

5. A plan for managing breaches of the Risk Management Strategy

6. Policies and procedures for compliance with Blue Card legislation

7. Risk Management Plans for high risk activities and special events

8. Strategies for communication and support

Catholic Centre
270 Stanley Street, Townsville QLD 4810   |   PO Box 6149, Townsville QLD 4810

diocese@tsv.catholic.org.au

Diocesan Policies

The Diocese of Townsville is a diverse community of parishes, ministries and agencies that embraces the good news of Jesus Christ and exists to serve God’s mission in the world.

Within this context, it is necessary for the Diocese to develop policies that allow for consistency between the mission-centred purpose of the Diocese and its compliance obligations in response to canonical and legislative requirements. Diocesan policies are documented and authorised directives, intended to influence and determine decisions and other courses of action. They embrace the vision, goals and acceptable procedures of the Diocese.