Safeguarding Training
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has two safeguarding training modules.
Below are links to access the training modules online.
IMPORTANT – Archdiocesan clergy and employees will be allocated the relevant safeguarding training via the internal Arch e-Learn online training system. Training completed by Archdiocesan clergy and employees via this website will not be recognised for compliance.
- Visiting Clergy/Religious
Visiting Clergy/Religious
Author: Archdiocese of BrisbaneVisiting clergy and religious are required to complete the Safeguarding Training module depending upon the nature of their work/ministry within the Archdiocese and duration of their visit.
Safeguarding Essentials (Level 1)
The Safeguarding Essentials module provides an overview of how safeguarding is undertaken in the Archdiocese. It is for those individuals who do not work directly with children or adults-at-risk. The module takes about 30 minutes to view.
Safeguarding Training
The Safeguarding Training module provides an in-depth examination of the Archdiocesan approach to safeguarding and explores best safeguarding practice and legal obligations.
New Laws to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
The Queensland Government has implemented new laws to increase the protection of children from sexual abuse and which place new legal obligations on all adults in Queensland. It is important that all Archdiocesan volunteers have an understanding of those legal obligations.
Click on the below link to watch a short presentation on the new laws. The presentation aims to raise awareness of the laws, and the process for reporting child sexual abuse suspicions that arise while working for the Archdiocese.
Video – News Laws to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse
Confirmation of Completion
A Confirmation of Completion form must be submitted to register completion of the training.
Online – Confirmation of Safeguarding Training Completion form
Alternatively a hardcopy ‘Safeguarding Training – Confirmation of Completion Form’ can be downloaded by clicking on the below link. Once the form is completed it will need to be verified (signed) by the relevant parish, ministry or service and then recorded in the Archdiocesan information system.
IMPORTANT – Completed safeguarding training that is not properly registered will not be recognised for compliance.
Hardcopy – Confirmation of Safeguarding Training Completion form
Training Feedback
Feedback on safeguarding training is welcomed. Below is a link to an online training evaluation form.
Online – Safeguarding Training Evaluation form
Alternatively, submit your feedback via email to the Office of Safeguarding Services by email to safeguardingaob@bne.catholic.net.au