Child Safety
Marymede Catholic College is a Catholic faith community which aspires, in the way of Mary, to give students a passion for life, a love of learning and a determination to be of service to others. To ensure students flourish in all areas, their safety and physical and mental wellbeing are of the upmost importance to us.
We are committed to ensuring the ongoing safety of children and young people in our care and community at Marymede Catholic College. To this end we have developed a Child Safety Program made up of work systems, practices, policies and procedures designed to maintain a child safe environment and to embed an organisational culture of child safety within our community.
The Catholic Education Commission of Victoria (CECV) has developed a ‘Commitment Statement to Child Safety” which can be found on the below link.
CECV Child Safety Commitment Statement
Further information on the Ministerial Order 870 standards and policies from the CECV can be found by clicking here.
Marymede Catholic College has the following Policies in place:
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Anti Bullying Policy (including Cyberbullying)
PROTECT: Identifying and Responding to Abuse – Report Obligations
Engaging Families in Child Safety Policy
CECV 2.19a Police and DHHS Interview Protocols
Where can I go for Help?
Marymede Catholic College has appointed the following people as the Child Protection Officers. The Child Protection Officers are available to answer any questions that may have with respect to our Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Protection Program.
Mr David Broadbent
Deputy Principal Professional Culture (P - 12)
Email: David.Broadbent@marymede.vic.edu.au
Mrs Lisa Murray
Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing (P - 12)
Email: Lisa.Murray@marymede.vic.edu.au
Mrs Narelle Collins
Deputy Principal Head of Primary Campus (P - 12)
Email: Narelle.Collins@marymede.vic.edu.au
Mr David Brick
Deputy Principal Head of Secondary Campus (P - 12)
Email: David.Brick@marymede.vic.edu.au
Mrs Rita Casonato
Director of Students (P - 2)
Email: Rita.Casonato@marymede.vic.edu.au
Ms Carley O'Neal-Shipley
Director of Students (3 - 6)
Email: Carly.ONealShipley@marymede.vic.edu.au
Mr Glenn Esnouf
Director of Students (7 - 9)
Email: Glenn.Esnouf@marymede.vic.edu.au
Mrs Corinne Niall
Director of Students (10 - 12)
Email: Corinne.Niall@marymede.vic.edu.au
The College also has counsellors (including psychologists) who are available to help students and their families. The College counsellors can be contacted at counselling@marymede.vic.edu.au
The wellbeing and best interests of any child is paramount. Whenever there are concerns that a child is in immediate danger the Police should be called on 000.
eSafety
The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commission is a Commonwealth initiative which provides online education for our children, teachers and parents on Cyberbullying, reporting issues and as well as empowering our students to explore the online world safely and positively.
Developing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria to support schools in addressing incidents of cyberbullying amongst Australian children and help strengthen resolution practices.
Parents also have access to an iParents page that helps build understanding of the digital environment and how to help your child navigate their way through this digital revolution.
All resources are available at https://www.esafety.gov.au/