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!

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.

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.

8 September 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/qtn0l4u953lqmqz2zrqojj3myrnfzna7.m4a Into the light Ryan Williams Three decades ago, at a Lutheran church in South Australia, Ryan Williams was sexually abused – while… Read more

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.