LOVE COMES TO LIFE when we treat each other with courtesy and respect, and when the way we behave towards each other reflects the way God loves us.

Child Safety Plan due very soon

Congratulations and thank you to those congregations who have submitted their Child Safety Plans, during this past month!

If your congregation has not yet submitted its Child Safety Plan, please remember it is due by 31 March 2023

As the due date is soon, we certainly hope that the development of your Child Safety Plan is now well under way. 

This is a high priority for the Church and it is not optional. It will help the Church to meet its legal, synodical, and ethical obligations relating to the safety and care of our children. 

If you need any assistance, there are many resources to help you.

Please visit www.lca.org.au/css where you will find everything you need; guidelines, templates, videos, FAQs, tips for Assessors, and more. 

In addition, you are welcome to contact either your District Professional Standards Officer or the Child Safety Standards Team for any additional advice email: css@lca.org.au 
Nicole Hall mobile: 0491 011 643 or direct line: 08 8267 7372

Safe and Supported: the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2021 - 2031 sets out how we can work together to ensure that children and young people in Australia reach their full potential by growing up safe and supported, free from harm and neglect.

See here for more details

George Pell, who died last month in Rome aged 81, was a towering figure in the Catholic church and Australian political life. But for many ordinary Australians, he epitomised the church’s inability to effectively and compassionately deal with victims and survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy.

Click here to listen to a conversation about how Pell should be remembered

Lifeline Aus ph: 131 114 lifeline.org.au
Lifeline NZ ph: 0800 543 354 lifeline.org.nz
Bravehearts ph: 1800 272 831 bravehearts.org.au
1800 RESPECT ph: 1800 737 732 1800respect.org.au
 

WORKSHOPS

Safe Church Level 1
Safe Church Level 1 Refresher
Safe Church Level 2

If you are unable to travel to a workshop, Level 1 and Level 2 training is also available online

Again, we would like to remind you that all Child Safety Plans are due by
31 March 2023 at the latest.

If you are stuck and would like some help, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us or Nicole Hall!

Blessings from your Professional Standards team
 

Questions|Concerns|Feedback

Your local Professional Standards Officers are here to support you.

PSD webpage shortcuts

• Homepage and PSO contact details    www.lca.org.au/psd
• Training    www.lca.org.au/safechurchtraining
• Frequently Asked Questions    www.lca.org.au/psd-faqs
• Resources, including for Safe Church Coordinators    www.lca.org.au/psd-sp3
• LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour    www.lca.org.au/seb