Child Safety

At St. Gabriel's, we acknowledge and understand that child safety is the responsibility of every person and is an integral aspect of student wellbeing. We aim to work collaboratively with parents, students and other community members to ensure a safe school environment. Our commitment to the protection of students is based in our belief that each person is made in the image of God, and our ethos is to provide a safe and supportive environment. All students have the right to expect that the school will always act to protect them from any kind of harm. St Gabriel's school has zero tolerance of any form of child abuse.

National Child Protection Week - 1st- 7th of September

2024 theme: ‘Every conversation matters’

In 2024, the National Child Protection Week message that ‘Every child in every community needs a fair go’ will be complemented with the theme ‘Every conversation matters’.

Conversations are powerful tools to keep children and young people safe and well.

Conversations can help us understand issues, craft solutions, value community knowledge, and build the brains and social connections of children and young people. - Copyright © 2024 NAPCAN

For more information, please visit:

Department of Education Child Protection and Safety website

Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Child Protection and Safety website

The following school policies outline our commitment to ensure that the emotional, moral, spiritual and physical wellbeing of our students is pivotal.