Child Protection - Western Australia

The following document contains slides used in local child safeguarding training of Church leaders in Western Australia:

• Providing a Safe Church Experience for Children and Youth – WA September 2022

 

The following documents form a child protection training packet specific to New South Wales.

• 5 Dec 2018 Area Presidency Letter
• 26 Mar 2018 First Presidency Letter and  Preventing and Responding to Abuse outline
• Memorandum from Area Presidency to Priesthood Leaders
• Instructions to members
• National Child Safety Code of Conduct

Download all - WA Priesthood Leader Training Documents

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Apply for a Working With Children Check

Link to online application form (wa.gov.au)

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Reporting Abuse to WA Authorities

Department of Child Protection and Family Support

Mandated Persons line (24 hours) 1800 708 704​

General Public line (24 hours)
Business hours: 1800 622 258
After hours: 1800 199 00

Western Australia Police - Sexual Assault Squad
Phone line (08) 9428 1600

Any person who believes or suspects that a child is experiencing abuse or neglect may call or email the WA Department of Child Protection, Central Intake Team on 1800 273 889, cpduty@cpfs.wa.gov.au or, in an emergency, call the police (000). A reporter of child abuse who acts in good faith is protected from liability.