Safeguarding

St Dominic’s Parish holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults as a fundamental responsibility. This page provides links and information relating to our commitment as a parish to be a safe place for all.

Parish Commitment Statement

Requirements for Parish Volunteers

Archdiocesan Safeguarding Framework

Reporting Abuse

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Where to get help right now.

I need help now

Speak to a Safeguarding Team member

Safeguarding Contacts

What to do if you have concerns

Making a report

How to define and identify misconduct

Identifying misconduct

Additional Resources

Parish Safeguarding Policy

Code of conduct

Parental guide to keeping children safe

Risk Management Plan

Staying safe online

Archdiocese of Melbourne
Policies and Procedures

Safeguarding Committee

Our Safeguarding Committee is appointed by the Parish Priest and Parish Pastoral Council, to ensure that the safety of children and young people is embedded across the parish, and that all compliance requirements are met. Click here for the terms of reference of the Committee.

To contact the Committee, please email safety@stdominics.org.au

The Committee was formed in August 2020. Membership of the Committee comprises (at September 2026):

Denis Fitzgerald, Parishioner, Chair
Fr Peter Hoang OP Parish Administrator
Margaret Pitman, Parishioner
Bob Solly, Parishioner
Br Joseph Vechoorettu, OP
Caren Garlick, Pastoral Associate
Truc Nguyen, Parish Manager
Thao Tran, Parish Secretary
Natalie Kenny, Principal of St Dominic’s School