St Brigid’s College operates within the Diocese of Ballarat, and is governed by the Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL), which oversees a total of 58 schools, providing distinctive Catholic education from the Murray to the Sea. This support is operationalised by Catholic Education Ballarat and is responsible for the implementation of DOBCEL strategies, policies and procedures, and overseeing the day to day running of our schools. The role of DOBCEL is to lead, provide service to, and partner with schools to enable every student to flourish and every student, staff member and family to experience the presence of the risen Christ in our schools.
A list of DOBCEL Policies can be found at: https://dobcel.catholic.edu.au/policies/
Child Safety
Child Safe Governance Policy [DOBCEL]
[PROTECT] DOBCEL Guidelines for Police and DFFH Interview Protocols
[PROTECT] DOBCEL Identifying and Responding to Abuse: Reporting Obligations Policy
[PROTECT] DOBCEL Identifying and Responding to Abuse: Reporting Obligations Procedures
[PROTECT] DOBCEL Identifying and Responding to Student Sexual Offending
[PROTECT] DOBCEL Reportable Conduct Scheme Policy
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Safeguarding Children & Young People Code of Conduct
School Visitor Policy and Procedure
VCEA Victorian Catholic School Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Enrolment
Enrolment Policy and Procedures
Parent/Guardians/Carers Code of Conduct
Governance
Whistleblower Policy and Procedures [DOBCEL]
Annual Report to the School Community (2024)
Democratic Principles Statement
Information Technology
Digital Technologies Policy [DOBCEL]
Digital Technologies Procedures
Acceptable Use and Cyber Safety Agreement
Risk and Compliance
Emergency and Critical Incident Management Policy and Procedures
Student Care, Safety and Wellbeing
Anaphylaxis Management Policy [DOBCEL]
Asthma Management Policy [DOBCEL]
Bullying Prevention (including Cyber-bullying) [Students] Policy
First Aid and Infection Control Policy [DOBCEL]
Student Care and Health Policy [DOBCEL]
Suspension, Negotiated Transfer and Expulsion Policy and Procedures [DOBCEL]
