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
Not all ministry looks the same
by Bethany Marsh
‘Ministry’ is probably not the first word people typically associate with Professional Standards. However, to Dave Biar, who recently retired after 12 years as a Professional Standards Officer for the LCA, that’s how it should be regarded.
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.
Mar2025
New Safe Church training met with approval
Safe Church training delivery has been met with approval across the LCA, with feedback flooding in from suburban and regional congregations following the rollout of the new training model late last year. There were 109 participants in back-to-back Level 1 sessions last week.
Feb2025
Ongoing support for congregations through PSD transition
by Tim Ross
The LCANZ has been restructuring the way it delivers Safe Church training, responds to Professional Standards inquiries and handles complaints. ‘We have made these changes in response to feedback from… Read more
Jan2025
Safe Church training restructured
by Tim Ross
In response to a restructuring of LCANZ Safe Church Training, new Professional Standards roles have been created to meet the needs of the new structure.
