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.
Feb2024
Changes to child safety and Safe Church training
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.
Nov2023
Child Safety Standards November 2023 update
Child-safe churches are always looking at ways to reduce risks to children in both our physical and online spaces.
Nov2023
Changes to Child Safety Plan timeframes
At its October 2023 meeting, the General Church Board agreed to make some important changes to Child Safety Standards submission timelines. The next round of Child Safety Plans will now be due in 2025.
