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Child and Adult Safeguarding

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) commits to promoting and protecting the welfare and human rights of people that interact with, or are affected by, our work - particularly those that may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. This includes respecting the cultural identity of children and young people.

National Redress Scheme

The National Redress Scheme provides acknowledgement and support to people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. Find out more at www.nationalredress.gov.au or call 1800 737 377 . BSL can also be contacted directly at redress@bsl.org.au .

How to contact our Safeguarding Unit

If you would like more information related to BSL's Child & Adult Safeguarding Policy, you can contact our Safeguarding Unit at safeguarding@bsl.org.au or contact BSL’s Safeguarding & Family Violence Lead – Melinda Gregory: melinda.gregory@bsl.org.au
Phone: 0491 156 089.

If you believe a child or young person is at immediate risk, please phone 000.

To report any concerns or allegations of harm to a BSL client (child or adult) please email safeguarding@bsl.org.au

BSL has a confidential Whistle-blower Hotline managed by Stopline (independent, external service). Stopline enables reports to be made anonymously and confidentially. All reports are investigated.

Phone: 1300 304 550
Email: bsl@stopline.com.au

   
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