Safeguarding

Safety Of Children and All Vulnerable People

We hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and all vulnerable people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our parish. 

A message from Archbishop Peter Comensoli


Working With Children Check

Click the link below button to obtain a WWCC. In completing your application, please record you are volunteering for Star of the Sea Parish Southwest Coast.

Obtain a Working With Children Check


If you already have a WWCC but have not yet linked it to Star of the Sea Parish, please follow this link to update your record online.

Update your Working With Children Check


National Police Check

For those who, as part of their voluntary role, will have contact with Children, Young People and/or at Risk Adults, a National Police Check Certificate valid within three years is also required. Once you have completed your check, you receive a certificate which should be sent into the parish office.

Click the link below to apply for a Police Check. For parishioners who may have difficulty in completing applications online, please contact the parish office for assistance.

Apply for a Police Check


Safeguarding Essentials Training Module

Every registered volunteer with Star of the Sea Parish is expected to complete yearly online training via the Safetrac portal. Volunteers are provided with the relevant information to complete the training as part of their induction. This training is coordinated by the Diocesan Professional Standards Office.


Parish Policies

Children, Young People and Adults at Risk Safety Policy

Catholic Diocese of Ballarat - Safeguarding


Other Resources

Pathways Victoria

Kids Helpline

Lifeline Australia