Professional Standards and Safeguarding

A commitment to respect, protect and care for all creation is at the heart of the Franciscan mission.

In that spirit, the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit Province (Australia and New Zealand) are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all.

Our Professional Standards Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy outlines:

  • our commitment to protect all individuals, including children and adults, from abuse, neglect, harassment, discrimination, or other harm;
  • the behavioural standards that apply to all Franciscan personnel in their ministry and dealings with others on behalf of the Province;
  • the safeguarding requirements that apply to all Franciscan personnel throughout the Province;
  • our procedures for responding to Professional Standards and Safeguarding complaints and concerns.

We welcome your inquiries or feedback about these policies, and we invite any person who has a professional standards complaint or concern to contact our Professional Standards and Safeguarding Office on 1800 411 600 or profstand@franciscans.org.au.

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