Professional Standards

Two new resources have been added to the Child Safety Standards (CSS) webpage to support congregations as they implement the CSS – in particular for those who prefer to communicate messages using digital media.

We are pleased to be able to remind you that a live online format of Safe Church training is coming soon in 2024!

The next round of Child Safety Plans are now due in 2025, and a live online format of Safe Church training will be phased in during 2024.

Some changes are planned for the way Safe Church training will be delivered across the church. Live online training will be phased in during 2024.

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is urging parents and carers to speak with their children about online safety, warning complaints of serious cyberbullying involving under 14s more than tripled last year compared to pre-pandemic 2019.

Safety Management Online (SMO) has implemented a new two-factor authentication (2FA) process for all users across the platform. It is now very common, as it is an effective way to increase site security for all data.