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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 |
New additions to this Safeguarding website: Forms
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 Working with Children Checks (WWCC) The WWCC is a NSW Teaching and Educational Standards (NESA) accreditation requirement for teachers in NSW. The Royal Commission’s release of data on child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. Media statement: Truth Justice & Healing Council Zero Tolerance. On the Feast of the Holy Innocents, the Pope wrote to all the bishops of the Church calling on them to adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to child abuse and to “renew our complete commitment to ensuring that these atrocities will no longer take place in our midst”. Catholic Professional Standards a new company to protect children and vulnerable adults. |
