The Catholic Archdiocese
of Melbourne requires that
ALL Volunteers at St Simon’s MUST HAVE a CURRENT Working with Children Check Card registered with St Simon’s
before
31st August 2022.

Unfortunately, any person that does not have this card, will no longer be able to volunteer in any capacity. If you need assistance or for more information, please contact Julie Ashman on 9764 4058.

If you volunteer for any of our Parish Ministries or Groups (see notice on Help Desk in church foyer), you will need a Working With Children Check" Card.Visit: www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

If you already have a card, login in to "Mycheck", click "change my details", and then click "add an organisation".

If you do not have a WWCC Card, click "Apply for a Check".

In both cases follow the prompts and add details as follows:

St Simon the Apostle Parish
2 Taylors Lane, Rowville 3078
(03) 9764 4058

Under the field Child-Related Work, choose "64-Religious Organisation".

Please provide the Parish Office with your WWCC details so we can complete and update our records.

If you don't have access to the internet please call the "Working with Children Check" on 1300 652 879.

St Simon's Parish community, is committed to the Victorian Child Safe Standards & acknowledges that child safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Step1: Who Can Report? Anyone:
* Child or young person and/ or their parent or carer.
* Adult.
* Staff member or volunteer.
* Clergy or religious person.
* Any other person e.g. Witness to an incident.

Step 2: What to report? Abuse or safety-related misconduct:
* Current or historical disclosures of abuse or harm.
* Current or historical allegations, suspicions
  or observations.
* Breach of the Code of Conduct.

Step 3: How?
* Verbal report in person or by telephone.
* Written report via email or mail.
   If you feel comfortable and it is appropriate to do so, report the matter to a person
   in the leadership position within our parish, as they can assist and support you to  
   make a report.

Step 4: Who to? All reports are to be directed to:

Professional Standards Unit

Phone: 9926 5621 Email: psu@cam.org.au

Or you can contact Victoria Police directly. Remember! Always call 000 if a child
or adult is in immediate danger.

Step 5: What Happens Next?
The Professional Standards Unit will:
* Offer support to the person (s) involved.
* Initiate risk management processes to ensure the safety of the person and others,    
  clarify the nature of the complaint and commence disciplinary processes.
* Report the matter to relevant authorities in accordance with legal requirements
  and duty of care as soon as possible e.g. Child Protection, Victoria Police.
* Wait for clearance from authorities before starting an investigation.
* Report the matter to regulatory bodies. (if applicable) e.g. Commission for Children
  for Children and Young People.

For more information, please contact Julie Ashman in the parish office on 9764 4058
or professional standards unit Brech Burgers on 9926 5621. Email: psu@cam.org.au