Professional Standards - St Canice's Parish

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, caring and nurturing environment for children and young people.

Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults

St Canice’s is a parish in the Archdiocese of Sydney ministered by the Jesuits. The principles, protocols and standards of practice are outlined in the Archdiocese’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.

Principles and procedures relating to how Australian Church ministries engage in ministry are also outlined in the Towards Healing document, as well as the documents Integrity in Service of the Church and Integrity in Ministry. Issues involving Church-related abuse are dealt with via the National Committee for Professional Standards.

The Truth, Justice and Healing Council is coordinating the Catholic Church’s response to the Royal Commission with a commitment to cooperation, openness, full disclosure and justice for victims and survivors.

Reporting, Remedy and Redress

If anyone wishes to bring a complaint of abuse against any member of staff, present or past, please refer to the options on Archdiocese website.