Aug2025
Child safety in focus across Australia and New Zealand
by Tim Ross
Australia and New Zealand will each observe a dedicated week focused on child safety and wellbeing, with free resources to support communities. In the LCANZ, this focus is reflected in the ongoing commitment to submit a Child Safety Standards Action Plan. Haven’t submitted yours yet? Now’s the time.
Jul2025
Child Safety Standards Action Plans overdue
by Tim Ross
Many congregations still need to submit their Child Safety Standards Action Plans or Child Safety Assurances. This is a vital step in creating safe church environments in our congregations.
Jun2025
New Safe Church Service Desk available
The Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand has launched a new Safe Church Service Desk to streamline and improve support for all Safe Church inquiries.
Jun2025
Has your congregation submitted its Child Safety Standards Action Plan?
by Tim Ross
Many congregations still need to submit their Child Safety Standards Action Plans or Child Safety Assurances. This is a vital step in creating safe church environments in our congregations.
May2025
New Child Safety resources for teenagers
by Nicole Hall
Two new resources are available this month on the Child Safety Standards resource webpage. The Speak Up Poster and Your Rights Poster have been designed for teenagers.
May2025
Still time for congregations to complete Child Safety Action Plans
Thank you to all congregations that submitted their Round 2 Child Safety Standards Action Plan or Child Safety ‘No Children’ Assurance by the 31 March deadline. A list of all submissions received so far is available on the LCA website.
