Safeguarding Commitment Statement
Oblate Youth Australia (OYA) is a ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Province of Australia that is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all young people and vulnerable adults in our community and has a zero tolerance of abuse. OYA has documented policies and procedures which help to build a strong culture of safeguarding across our ministry. Our responsibility to provide a safe environment remains our highest priority.
As a ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, OYA has adopted the OMI Child & Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy. The link to this policy, and other OYA policies are below.
OMI Child & Vulnerable Adults Safeguarding Policy
Social Media Policy
OYA Duty of Care Policy
NOYE Policy
Home Stay Accommodation Policy
Safeguarding Resources
We have created some resources below which will provide more information on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. You can download these for your own personal use, or use for your local OYA groups.
Have concerns about a child’s safety?
If you have concerns relating to the safety and well-being of a child or young person in an Oblate school or entity,
Contact the police or the relevant Child Safety organisation in your state.
For urgent matters where a child is at risk of harm, contact the Police emergency number - 000 (all states).
Contact the office of the Professional Standards Resource Group in your State or Territory.
New South Wales/ACT - 1300 369 977
Northern Territory - 0418 736 890
Queensland - 1800 337 928
South Australia - 1800 139 202
Tasmania - 1800 356 613
Victoria - 1800 816 030
Western Australia - 1800 022 390
CONTACT US
Your feedback will be taken seriously and OYA will respond effectively to all abuse, concerns and complaints.
Emma Rice - Project & Operations Manager
Email: oya@oblates.com.au
Phone: 03 9795 5077