Safeguarding at RGCP
Commitment Statements_RGCP_Nov 2023 (2).pdfSafeguarding Handbook with Complaint Leaflet Child Adult at Risk.pdfFeeling-Safe-Activity-Book.pdfFeeling Safe Activity Book for Children
A-Guide-for-Young-People-to-Better-Understand-Wellbeing (1).pdfWellbeing Guide for Young People
A Message from the Archbishop
A Guide for Supporting Young People
Children & Young People's Participation.pdfResources for Kids & Young People
Poster-Online-Safety-Journeyv4.0.pdfuncrcchilldfriendlylanguage.pdfFact-sheet-Information-for-young-people-about-online-safety.pdfBehaviour-Code-for-Young-People.pdfWhat to do if you need help
If you feel scared, curious, embarrassed, sad or worried, tell an adult that you trust. This can be a parent, a teacher, an aunty or an older brother or sister, so that they can help you.
You might find it useful to write a list of your three trusted adults, so you know who to ask for help when you feel this way.
Someone will listen to you.
There are also many children and young-person friendly support services which can help you below. With the help of a trusted adult, you can click the images below to visit their website, or call the phone number provided.
Managing Safeguarding Complaints.pdfSafeguarding Issue Management Factsheet
What to do if you see something
Child Protection is all of our responsibility.
If you see, hear or find out something of concern related to the safety of a child or young person, it is your responsibility to bring it to the attention of a clergy member or staff member.
Please raise any concerns you may have, no matter how big or small, with our Parish Safeguarding Officers Judy and Olivia, or another member of staff or clergy who will pass it on to them.
You can find out more about how issues are managed at our Parish in the attached factsheet.
Child-Friendly Support Services
Headspace
Information, support & services to young people aged 12-25
Call 1800 650 890
Kids Helpline
24/7 phone and online counselling services for young people aged 5-25
Call 1800 551 800
Beyond Blue
Phone support with trained mental health professional, online interactive programs and online forums
Call 1300 224 636
CatholicCare Sydney
Support and counselling services to people of any background or denomination
Call 13 18 19
Lifeline
24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention
Call 13 11 14
Child Wise
Trauma-informed phone & online counselling for childhood abuse
Call 1800 991 099
Bravehearts
Specialist case management and phone counselling for child and adult survivors, non-offending family members and friends engaging with the Royal Commission
Call 1800 272 831
Interrelate
Counselling and support for those affected by institutional child sexual abuse and the work of the Royal Commission
Call 1300 134 924
Victims Access Line
Confidential support & information to victims of all crimes, including sexual and physical assault and domestic violence
Call 1800 633 063
Our Parish Safeguarding Support Officers
Judy Raumer
Judy is the Executive Assistant to Fr Greg Morgan and Office Manager at Ryde-Gladesville.
More information
For more information and resources, head to the Sydney Archdiocese's Safeguarding & Child Protection page. There you can find a number of resources and activities, as well as more information on what the Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office does.