DOBCEL - Mercy Regional College

Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL)

As of 1 January 2021, Mercy Regional College has been governed by Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL).

DOBCEL is the company recently established by Bishop Paul Bird to become the governing body for parish schools in the Ballarat Diocese. It was established to fulfil the following objectives:

To ensure consistency and professionalism of governance for parish schools.
To ensure the continued pastoral ministry of priests in parish schools.
To allow the ongoing engagement of parish and local communities.
To ensure effective and transparent stewardship of education resources.
To allow the Diocese of Ballarat to address Recommendation 16.6 of the Royal Commission (that parish priests are not the employers of principals and teachers in Catholic schools).
To allow Catholic education authorities to meet the Victorian Government’s requirement for organisations that receive government funding (including schools) to be governed by incorporated legal entities.

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"At Mercy Regional College we hold the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility of our school community. We strive to create a culturally safe environment for all students, staff, and community members. We recognise that everyone has unique cultural backgrounds and experiences that should be respected and celebrated. We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive space where individuals feel valued, heard, and supported."

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