The Perth Catholic Archdiocese is committed to the safety and security of all children and young people.
The Diocese recognises the need to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults and aims to achieve this through the Safeguarding Project. The Project is child focused and informed by a fundamental belief that children have the right to physical and psychological safety at all times.
Policies and procedures have been put in place throughout the parish and all clergy, staff and volunteers are required to comply with the policy, procedures and practices outlined in the project. Trained Safeguarding Officers have been appointed your parish and their role is to assist you in all matters pertaining to concerns regarding the safety of children and vulnerable adults.
You can find out more about the safeguarding program, guidelines, find helpful resources, and protective behaviours resources and story books here: https://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/
Our Safeguarding Officers
Safeguarding officers assist to create a safe environment for all. They are the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns and support the implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
Sheila Clifford: sheila.clifford@hotmail.com
Katie Hunt: katie@merussound.com
Reporting Abuse
If you have concerns about the safety and well-being of a child or adult in Mundaring Catholic Parish or wish to report abuse, you can:
- Contact the Safeguarding Officer
- Submit a Safeguarding Concern Report Form https://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/
Roles and Responsibilities of Parish Volunteers
Please note that all parish volunteers MUST do the Safeguarding Training programme and complete a Personal Declaration and Code of Conduct Form.
Personal Declaration and
Code of Conduct
Parish volunteers are required to sign the Perth Archdiocese’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct as a condition of their engagement with Sacred Heart Parish.
Induction Online Training Video
Working With Children Check
All parish volunteers, staff and clergy are require to lodge an up-to-date Working With Children Check with the Parish Office as a condition of their engagement.
Volunteer Police Clearance
Counters, parish employees, and parish clergy are required to lodge an up-to-date National Police Check with the Parish Office as a condition of their engagement.
Therapeutic Support Referral Pathways
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse of trauma and are seeking a professional who can provide trauma-informed therapeutic support, you may find the following pathways of some benefit.
- Catholic Safeguarding Advisory Service (WA)
📞 9221 7762 - Lifeline
📞 13 11 14
💬 lifeline.org.au
Crisis support for anyone feeling overwhelmed or distressed. - 1800RESPECT
📞 1800 737 732
💬 1800respect.org.au
24/7 confidential support for domestic, family, or sexual violence. - Centacare Catholic Counselling (WA)
📞 9221 3022
🌐 centacarewa.org.au
Professional counselling for individuals of all backgrounds, couples, families, grief, trauma, and relationship support.
