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The Catholic Diocese of Wagga Wagga is committed to the protection of children and young people and continues to co-operate fully with the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
The Diocese acknowledges and accepts its responsibility for responding to the challenge of Pope Francis, 'to encourage and advance the commitment of the Church at every level … to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure the protection of minors and vulnerable adults, and to respond to their needs with fairness and mercy.' (2015) For any complaints that may relate to criminal conduct we encourage you to contact NSW Police (Crime Stoppers) on 1800 333 000. 2016 Prayer For Stronger Communities and Safer Children |
National Child Protection Week
The Australian Catholic Church’s Child Protection Sunday runs in conjunction with National Child Protection Week. This year the focus is on a Royal Commission’s key element, that when children participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously, an institution is better prepared to be child safe. The 2017 theme, -See Me, Hear Me. What do children and young people think about their safety? Check out the following video which has been prepared for Child Protection Sunday (10 Sept) Listening to children: an Essential Voice Latest research: Enabling children and young people to raise safety concerns. Read more Becoming a Child Safe Organisation The Office of the Children’s Guardian encourages organisations to use a range of responses to manage the potential risks in their individual environments. Read more |
