Useful Links:
- All new volunteers must register online https://welcome.brisbanecatholic.org.au/
- STOPline
http://bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com
Email: AOB@stopline.com.au
Phone: 1300 304 550
STOPline is an independent service that receives information about suspected abuse, harm and other serious misconduct by workers (including priests, religious, employees, educators, practitioners, support workers and volunteers). - Archdiocese of Brisbane
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard - Office for Safeguarding Services:
Phone: 07 3324 3752
Email: safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au
www.brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding
Level 2 Penola Place, 142 Edward Street, Brisbane - Professional Standards Office Queensland
www.psoqld.catholic.net.au - Safeguarding Training
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training - Safeguarding Incident Report Form
Each Parish in the Archdiocese of Brisbane has a Local Safeguarding Representative who is responsible for:
- Making sure that the whole parish is aware of the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Promoting safe practices including articulating for others what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour; and
- Assisting the Parish Priest and staff in the implementation of the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy in the Parish
The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children &Vulnerable Adults Prevention & Protection Policy can be found at: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard
Ways to report a safeguarding incident or concern, or to give feedback regarding safeguarding
Here is how you can report an incident or concern, or contact someone to talk about a safeguarding matter, or get more information:
- Talk to the police (Emergency: '000' Non-emergency: 131 444) or KidsHelpLine (1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelpline.com.au)
- Through the anonymous STOPline (1300 304 550 or AOB@stopline.com.au)
- talk to our Local Parish Safeguarding Representative
- fill out a Safeguarding Incident Report and send it to safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au or GPO Box 282 Brisbane Qld 4001
VOLUNTEERS - Parish Ministries, Groups etc.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has implemented standards of conduct for voluntary church workers to maintain a safe and healthy ministry environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we have a record of your Blue Card and conduct background referencing for all who intend to engage in voluntary ministry having direct and regular involvement with children, young people and adults at risk.
Safeguarding Training
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has the following safeguarding training packages, Safeguarding Induction, Applied Safeguarding Training and Training for Local Safeguarding Representatives, which can be viewed here https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training
Blue Card - 'No Card, No Start'
Individuals must have a valid blue card before they start paid work or volunteer. All card holders must apply to renew their blue card before it expires in order to continue working/volunteering. If an individual lets their card expire, they will have to cease work until they obtain a new valid blue card. For further information about the Blue Card Application process, please click here >>
See Also
- ‘Police Check’ can now be completed online using InterCheck. Volunteers can do this via the Volunteer Portal which will inform you whether you need a Police Check for your service.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is a community strong in faith and committed to the common good. A community where God’s work, word and people are present every day. Established as a diocese in 1859, just weeks before Queensland became a colony, the Archdiocese originally covered the entire state, shaping its identity through early immigration efforts that brought many Irish settlers. Over time, as Queensland grew, the Archdiocese became the metropolitan see for the region, overseeing several other dioceses including Cairns, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, and Townsville. St Stephen’s Cathedral, located in Brisbane’s CBD, remains the spiritual heart and seat of the Archdiocese.
Throughout its history, the Archdiocese of Brisbane has evolved to meet the needs of a diverse and growing Catholic community. It has embraced cultural diversity, expanded Catholic education, and fostered greater involvement of the laity in church life. The Archdiocese continues to promote social justice, spiritual renewal, and active engagement with the wider community, ensuring that the presence of God’s work, word, and people remains vibrant and alive every day.
More information about the history of the Archdiocese of Brisbane can be found on the archdiocese website.