Sep2024
What’s new for Round 2 of the Child Safety Standards?
by Nicole Hall
Round 2 of the LCA Child Safety Standards Action Plans are due to be submitted by 31 March 2025.
Aug2024
LCA Child Safety Standards updated
In preparation for round two of the Child Safety Self-Assessments and Child Safety Standards Action Plans, the LCA Child Safety Standards have been reviewed to check they continue to be fit for purpose and cover all the changes occurring in child safety requirements across Australia.
Jul2024
Child Safety Standards July 2024 update
by Nicole Hall
How is your congregation going with implementing their Child Safety Standards Action Plan? We love hearing from congregations that are working to implement their Child Safety Standards Action plans.
Apr2024
Child Safety Standards April 2024 update
Regular reviews of our child safety practice help us to see what we are doing well and where improvement is needed. Continuous improvement helps to ensure our children are as safe as possible at church for worship, fellowship, and all other activities.
Mar2024
New Child Safety Standards digital resources
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.
Feb2024
Congregations encouraged to keep working for child safety
While the next round of Child Safe Plans is now not due until 2025, LCANZ Child Protection Project Officer Mary-Ann Carver has encouraged congregational leadership teams to keep working on their commitment to child safety.
