Effective child safety within parishes, agencies and entities cannot be achieved without the involvement of parents and guardians. Parents and guardians are critical partners in promoting the safety of children and young people.
At the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, we commit to honouring the trust that has been placed in our parishes, agencies and entities and supporting the crucial partnership with parents and guardians that serves to strengthen the safety of children and young people.
We commit to:
Specifically, we wish to support the role of parents and guardians as protectors and educators of their children.
As protectors, parents and guardians:
As educators, parents and guardians: