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Staying informed about our church both locally and universally is important. The following information may be of assistance:
- Baptism Payment
- Sacramental Payment
- Wedding Payment
- Donation
- Planned Giving
- Funeral Payment
- Mass Offering
- Bequest Payment
- Columbarium/Memorial Book Payment
Refund Policy:
All requests for refunds must be made in writing (via email or post). The request should have the details of the initial donation/payment including the date, amount, name of the donor/payee, receipt number and the nature of the error. For errors made by the Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish or its financial institution a full refund will be made upon notification, and all costs borne by Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish
For errors in amount donated, the donor has 60 days in which to notify Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish. Surfers Paradise Catholic Parish is under no obligation to give a refund if an error has been made on your part, but will endeavour to ensure that any genuine errors (such as the amount donated) are rectified. The Parish, which is a non-profit organisation, reserves the right to deduct any bank or transaction charges for any refund processed onto the donor.
- Evangelisation Brisbane - Evangelisation Brisbane supports parishes and deaneries in faith formation, sacramental preparation resourcing, children's evangelisation, prayer and more.
- Archdiocese of Brisbane - The Archdiocese of Brisbane is the face of the Brisbane Catholic Church covering all of South East Queensland and led by Archbishop Mark Coleridge.
- Volunteering Portal - The Archdiocese of Brisbane offers numerous opportunities for individuals to participate in the growing opportunity and need for the involvement of the lay people in the life of the local church.
- Centacare - Centacare Brisbane brings a Catholic perspective to the provision of support services to those in need.
- Catholic Early EdCare - Catholic Early EdCare is the early education provider of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane.
- Catholic Foundation - The Catholic Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. The Foundation was developed with a vision of improving future financial sustainability for the Church’s many programs, organisations and ministries.
- The Holy See - The Holy See is the Vatican's official website. It is the universal government of the Catholic Church, operating from Vatican City State.
- The Vatican News - The Vatican News has all the latest updates on Pope Francis, the Holy See and the Church around the World.
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USEFUL LINKS: Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility - https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/
- Safeguarding Officer - Surfers Parish - (relating to child safety and adults at risk) Robyn Hunt Safeguarding officer - contact [email protected] - phone - 0409 486 326
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Safeguarding Officer - Surfers Paradise Parish - Robyn Hunt
- STOPline
http://bnecatholic.stoplinereport.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 304 550
STOPline is an independent service that receives information about suspected abuse, harm and other serious misconduct by workers (including priests, religious employees, educators, practitioners, support workers and volunteers). - Archdiocese of Brisbane
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard - Office for Safeguarding Services:
Phone: 07 3324 3752
Email: [email protected]
www.brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding
Level 2 Penola Place, 142 Edward Street, Brisbane - Professional Standards Office Queensland
www.psoqld.catholic.net.au - Safeguarding Training
https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training - Incident Report Form
Each Parish in the Archdiocese of Brisbane has a Local Safeguarding Representative who is responsible for:
- Making sure that the whole parish is aware of the importance of safeguarding children and Adults-at-risk
- Promoting safe practices including articulating for others what is appropriate and inappropriate behaviour; and
- Assisting the Parish Priest and staff in the implementation of the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children and Adults-at-risk Policy in the Parish
The Archdiocesan Safeguarding Children & Adults-at-risk Prevention & Protection Policy can be found at: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/support/safeguard
WAYS TO REPORT A SAFEGUARDING INCIDENT OR CONCERN, OR TO GIVE FEEDBACK REGARDING SAFEGUARDING
Here is how you can report an incident or concern, or contact someone to talk about a safeguarding matter, or get more information:- Talk to the police (Emergency: '000' Non-emergency: 131 444) or KidsHelpLine (1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelpline.com.au)
- Through the anonymous STOPline (1300 304 550 or [email protected])
- talk to our Local Parish Safeguarding Representative
- fill out a Safeguarding Incident Report and send it to [email protected] or GPO Box 282 Brisbane Qld 4001
VOLUNTEERS - Parish Ministries, Groups etc.
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has implemented standards of conduct for voluntary church workers to maintain a safe and healthy ministry environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we have a record of your Blue Card and conduct background referencing for all who intend to engage in voluntary ministry, having direct and regular involvement with children, young people and adults at risk- Safe Conduct Standards (Archdiocese of Brisbane)
- Prior Conduct Declaration (Archdiocese of Brisbane)
- Archdiocese of Brisbane Policy Whistleblower
SAFEGUARDING TRAINING
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has the following safeguarding training packages, Safeguarding Induction, Applied Safeguarding Training and Training for Local Safeguarding Representatives, which can be viewed here https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training
BLUE CARD - ‘No Card, No Start’
Individuals must have a valid blue card before they start paid work or volunteer. All card holders must apply to renew their blue card before it expires in order to continue working/volunteering. If an individual lets their card expire, they will have to cease work until they obtain a new valid blue card. For further information about the Blue Card Application process, please click here >>
SEE ALSO- Criminal History Statutory Declaration
- ‘Police Check’ can now be completed online using InterCheck. Volunteers can do this via the Volunteer Portal http://archbne.org/welcome which will inform you whether you need a Police Check for your service.
- Online Police Checks - User Guide