SAFEGUARDING
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING
The Romero Centre is actively committed to upholding the dignity of all human life by providing and facilitating spaces that are emotionally, physically, and spiritually safe in our work of supporting parishes and communities in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
We commit to maintaining policies and practices that promote a culture that values strong safeguarding principles and present a sense of sanctuary for the vulnerable. As an organisation, we commit to listening, walking alongside, and sharing the appropriate avenues for support for those who make disclosures of personal sensitive information.
The Romero Centre is a team within Archdiocesan Ministries, an agency of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. The Archdiocese has a zero tolerance for all forms of abuse and is committed to safeguarding everyone in it’s activities, ministries and services. We believe the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable people is paramount.
Find out more about the Archdiocese of Brisbane’s approach to safeguarding.
At Romero Centre, we manage any safeguarding issues in accordance with our internal safeguarding policy and the following external resources:
REPORTING
If you have a safeguarding concern regarding any Archdiocesan Ministries service, including Romero Centre, this should be reported to:
P: 07 3324 3440 E: ministries@bne.catholic.net.au
Reports of abuse, harm and other serious misconduct by Archdiocesan Ministries or Archdiocesan personnel can also be made to an independent external service, STOPline. Reports can be made to STOPline anonymously by phone, email or online.
P: 1300 304 550 E: AOB@stopline.com.au W: bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com
Or you can contact the Office for Safeguarding Services:
P: 61 7 3324 3752 E: safeguarding@bne.catholic.net.au
Anyone who has knowledge of criminal offending against a child or vulnerable person by Archdiocesan Ministries, including Romero Centre, or Archdiocesan personnel, is strongly encouraged to report the matter directly to the Queensland Police Service.
If the situation is an emergency, or a child or adult is at immediate or life threatening risk contact 000.
If a child or adult is at risk of serious harm, contact the Queensland Police Service directly on Policelink 131 444.
SUPPORT AVAILABLE
If the information on this page has raised concerns for you, there are many services available you can reach out to.
This includes:
- Lifeline Phone 13 11 14
- Parentline Phone 1300 30 1300
- Family and Child Connect Phone 13 11 14
- National Association for Prevention of Abuse and Neglect
- Bravehearts Phone 1800 272 831
- Kids Helpline Phone 1800 55 1800
- Queensland Child Safety Services Phone 1800 177 135
- Elder Abuse Helpline Phone 1300 651 192
- Disability Gateway Phone 1800 643 787
If someone you know has experienced sexual abuse as a child in an institution or organisation, assistance may be available through The National (Child Sexual Abuse) Redress Scheme.