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]

Duty of Care 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

Diversity and Equity Policy

Safeguarding Children & Young People Code of Conduct

School Visitor Policy and Procedure

VCEA Victorian Catholic School Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Enrolment

Attendance Policy [DOBCEL]

Enrolment Agreement

Enrolment Application Form

Enrolment Policy and Procedures

Parent/Guardians/Carers Code of Conduct

Governance

Whistleblower Policy and Procedures [DOBCEL]

Annual Report to the School Community (2024)

Communications Procedure

Democratic Principles Statement

Grievance Policy (Community)

Privacy Policy and Procedures

Vision and Mission 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]

Supervision Policy [DOBCEL]

Suspension, Negotiated Transfer and Expulsion Policy and Procedures [DOBCEL]

Excursions, Camps and Travel Procedures

Positive Behaviour Policy and Procedures