In safeguarding, the Archdiocese of Brisbane (AOB) strives for safe:

​People
Having `Safe People` means that Archdiocesan personnel are appropriately selected, recruited and trained in safeguarding.
Practices
Having `Safe Practices` means applying safeguards to all Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services.
Places
Having `Safe Places` involves applying safeguards to all properties and locations in which Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services are conducted.
Archdiocesan personnel includes all bishops, clergy, religious, employees, volunteers and students on placement who are engaging in ministries and services on behalf of the Archdiocese.

STOPline Service
STOPline is an external service that receives confidential information about `reportable conduct` under the Archdiocesan Whistleblower Policy.

Reportable conduct includes suspected abuse, misconduct and policy breaches within the Archdiocese of Brisbane, Brisbane Catholic Education and Centacare Brisbane.

​Information can be shared anonymously.
Phone: 1300 304 550
Email: AOB@stopline.com.au
Online Disclosure: www.bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com

Our Role

Our role is to support Archdiocesan personnel to safeguard those who engage in church ministries and services.

Develop and implement strategies
Develop and implement safeguarding standards, policies and procedures within the Archdiocese of Brisbane.
Enhance capacity and awareness
Enhance capacity to achieve compliance with safeguarding standards, policies and procedures.
Support when managing disclosures
Support Archdiocesan church personnel in managing safeguarding disclosures, incidents and concerns.
``The Church loves all her children like a loving mother, but cares for all and protects with a special affection those who are smallest and defenseless. This is the duty that Christ himself entrusted to the entire Christian community as a whole. Aware of this, the Church is especially vigilant in protecting children and vulnerable adults.``
Apostolic Letter issued `motu proprio` by the Supreme Pontiff Francis (4 June 2016)
`Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility`