Fees & registration
- $40 Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core + Working with Children and Youth, offered concurrently (per person)
- $15 Webinars (per person)
Registration details are provided with the details of each workshop. Click on the accordion tabs for more information.
LCA Professional Standards – Training
Workshops and Webinars
By providing a comprehensive training program, the Professional Standards Department (PSD) assists congregations and other bodies to promote high standards of ethical behaviour and care for all, especially for children and others in vulnerable circumstance. View or download the Training Model.
Our training is part of the LCA’s commitment to reflect God’s love through the way we treat each other and those who come into contact with our church. It is also designed to meet our commitments under the Safe Church Training Agreement.
We understand that training requires a significant commitment of time for the participants. It is important that we consider this as in investment in safe ministry practice.
Your District Professional Standards Officer (PSO) is there to work with you in meeting your training requirements and will endeavour to respond as flexibly as is possible to accommodate your local situation. Please do not hesitate to contact your local PSO with any questions you may have about the training: what it involves; who is required to do it; and to organise your participation in a training workshop. You can find their details on our Professional Standards homepage.
Required training
If you hold any of the following positions in the church, whether paid or not, you are required to complete Professional Standards training.
Pastors (also Emeritus in active service) and chaplains
- Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core
- Working with Children and Youth – SP3 Team Member, Part 1
- Safeguarding Children, Child Protection* – SP3 Team Member, Part 2 (Webinar)
- SP3 Team Leader (Webinar)
- SP3 Coordinator (Webinar)
Church Council members
- Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core
- Working with Children and Youth – Sp3 Team Member, Part 1
- Safeguarding Children, Child Protection* – SP3 Team Member, Part 2 (Webinar)
- SP3 Team Leader (Webinar) - representative
- SP3 Coordinator (Webinar) - representative
Elders and pastoral assistants
- Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core
- Working with Children and Youth – SP3 Team Member, Part 1
- Safeguarding Children, Child Protection* – SP3 Team Member, Part 2 (Webinar)
Everyone in decision-making or leadership positions
- Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core
- Working with Children and Youth – SP3 Team Member, Part 1
- Safeguarding Children, Child Protection* – SP3 Team Member, Part 2 (Webinar)
Everyone engaging or connecting with children (under 18 years) as part of congregational governance, decision-making or other ministry activities
- Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core
- Working with Children and Youth – SP3 Team Member, Part 1
- Safeguarding Children, Child Protection* – SP3 Team Member, Part 2 (Webinar)
Everyone with supervision, planning and programming roles within congregations/associated ministries (eg Sunday School superintendents, camp directors, confirmation class leaders, band leaders, ) or wherever the program or event will include activities for children
- Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core
- Working with Children and Youth – SP3 Team Member, Part 1
- Safeguarding Children, Child Protection* – SP3 Team Member, Part 2 (Webinar)
- SP3 Team Leader (Webinar)
Those with management and administrative oversight for safety management awareness and training, and approval of safety management plans of congregational / or/ organisational activities, eg SP3 Coordinator
- Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core
- Working with Children and Youth – SP3 Team Member, Part 1
- Safeguarding Children, Child Protection* – SP3 Team Member, Part 2 (Webinar)
- SP3 Team Leader (Webinar)
- SP3 Coordinator (Webinar)
* Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) conditions apply. Contact the LCA Professional Standards Officer in your District (details on our Professional Standards homepage)
Professional Standards training is to be updated every three years.
- If you have completed an LCA or LCNZ Professional Standards workshop in the six-hour format in either 2015 or 2016 you are not required to undertake the updated workshops, Standards of Ethical Behaviour and Working with Children and Youth, or the webinar, Safeguarding Children, Child Protection until this training expires for you.
- However, if you completed training in 2015, to maintain currency, it is highly recommended you should seek to update during 2018. Check your certificate for the expiry date.
- From 2018 where Team Leader or Coordinator level status has been previously granted, and/or, training has been completed prior to 2017 (under the former training program), the new webinar format of this training is required to maintain currency in these roles.
Yes, definitely. You are most welcome to undertake this training. In particular, we recommend:
for congregation members
- Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core
for parents
- Working with Children and Youth – SP3 Team Member, Part 1
- Safeguarding Children, Child Protection – SP3 Team Member, Part 2
Workshops and Webinars – descriptions and participant groups
4.5 hrs inclusive of breaks
This interactive workshop is designed to unpack each standard as outlined in the LCA/LCNZ Standards of Ethical Behaviour document. These standards, underpinned by Scripture and responsive to the policies of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA), provide an attitudinal and behavioural framework for the expectations the church has of all who are connected to it, regardless of role or position. These expectations extend to all congregations, agencies and affiliated bodies. In developing an awareness of these standards, workshop participants are provided with an opportunity to intentionally consider and explore these with reference to the context of their own individual church space and ministries.
Participant group: This workshop is particularly focused on congregational leaders and decision-makers (paid or voluntary), including pastors, pastoral assistants, elders, church council/executive and ministry coordinators. All members of a congregation or group within a congregation are encouraged to attend, however.
1 hr + validation task
Designed to run concurrently to the Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core, this workshop introduces participants to the SP3 (Safe People, Safe Programs, Safe Places) Safety Management System. Through the planning and development of a congregational activity, project, or similar, workshop participants will be introduced to a model of risk identification and management for children who might be engaging in the activity, project or similar. While this session is focused on children and youth, this safety management system is easily applied to other congregational programs and activities. To complete this unit, participants will be asked to undertake an online task to validate their understanding.
Participant group: This workshop is for all congregation members whose ministry includes working with or making congregational decisions which will impact children and youth (U18). This will include all those (paid and voluntary) in the coordinating, planning, leading, teaching, supervising congregational programs/activities linked to Sunday school, youth, camps, confirmation classes and the like. Parents of the children who will be in the care of the above are also welcome to attend.
90-minute national webinar + online validation
This 90 minute interactive webinar addresses a range of child protection issues, including:
- knowing your responsibilities in relation to working with children
- recognising abuse and neglect in children
- responding to child abuse and neglect
- reporting child abuse and neglect.
Resources and direction are provided for participants to access the specific legislation responsibilities and requirements in each of the respective Australian states and territories, as well as in New Zealand.
Participant group*: This webinar is for all congregation members whose ministry includes working with or making congregational decisions which will impact children and youth (U18). This will include all those (paid or voluntary) in the coordinating, planning, leading, teaching, supervising congregational activities linked to Sunday school, youth, camps, confirmation classes and the like. Parents of the children who will be in the care of the above are also welcomed to attend.
* A recognition of prior learning (RPL) process can be applied where those in prescribed vocations (eg teachers, nurses, child-care workers and the like) and emergency service workers/volunteers can provide evidence of certified ‘Child Protection’ currency. For further information please contact your LCA/NZ District Professional Standards Officer (PSO).
Two-hour national webinar + online validation
This national webinar progresses participants through the SP3 (Safe People, Safe Programs, Safe Places) Safety Management System for individuals who take on the additional responsibility for leading congregational ministries. This leadership will involve the general oversight of a particular congregational ministry that engages with children (U18), eg Sunday school, camps and youth groups, at leader, director, coordinator or superintendent levels. Training and experience in the ministry or similar as a SP3 Safety Management System team member is required. Participants are directed to a range of practical resources that can be accessed to support them in their role. To complete this unit, participants will be asked to undertake an online task to validate their understanding. Successful completion of this will fulfil the requirements of this level of training.
Two-hour national webinar + online validation
Designed for those within congregations or organisations who progress to the position as SP3 Coordinator (usually two per group), this 120-minute webinar works through the key responsibilities of the Coordinator level of the SP3 (Safe People, Safe Programs, Safe Places) Safety Management System. Previous training and experience as an SP3 team member and SP3 team leader in the congregational ministry groups are considered fundamental to appreciating the training at this level. Participants are directed to a range of practical resources that can be accessed to support them in their role. To complete this unit, participants will be asked to validate their understanding by undertaking an online task. Successful completion of this webinar will fulfil the requirements of this training.
Workshops – locations, dates and registration
NSW-ACT
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
NZ
Jill Hagen
+64 (0)210 256 4669 | jill.hagen@lca.org.au
QLD
Elizabeth Kloeden
0437 252 736 | elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au
SA-NT
Dave Biar
0427 946 012 | dave.biar@lca.org.au
Vic-Tas
Denise Muschamp
0437 180 928 | denise.muschamp@lca.org.au
WA
Monika Tropiano
0457 774 003 | monika.tropiano@lca.org.au
Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core Workshop, plus
Working with Children and Youth, SP3* Team Member Training (Part 1)
*Safe People | Safe Programs | Safe Places
Unable to find an available Workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Workshop enquiries:
Carolyn Kiss, PSO, NSW-ACT District
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au.
Belconnen, Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Cnr Eastern Valley Way and Emu Bank Road, Belconnen, ACT 2617
Registration link: https://www.regonline.com/Belconnen20181117
- 17 November, 2018
- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Sign-in from 9:15 am)
- Cost $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to Congregation)
- Registrations close 10 November, 2018
- Morning Tea and Lunch provided by congregation.
Professional Standards Training
Unable to find an available Workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Workshop enquiries:
Jill Hagen, PSO, NZ District
+64 (0)210 256 4669 | jill.hagen@lca.org.au
New Zealand Safeguarding Children - Child Protection Webinar: Thursday 26 July 2018
- Completed
- 90 minutes in duration
| NZ: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
| QLD, NSW, Vic- Tas: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
| SA-NT: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
| WA: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Participants are able to log on from 30 minutes prior to webinar commencement
- Cost $15 per person inclusive of a non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register, please click here
- For assistance with registrations, please contact Holly at holly.koning@lca.org.au or 08 8267 5211, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (SA time)
- Registrations close 19 July 2018
Normally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, except during school holidays and December
Scheduled dates for 2018: 25 July, 22 August, 26 September, 24 October, 28 November 2018
Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core Workshop, plus
Working with Children and Youth, SP3* Team Member Training (Part 1)
*Safe People | Safe Programs | Safe Places
Unable to find an available Workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Workshop enquiries:
Elizabeth Kloeden, PSO, Queensland District
0437 252 736 | elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au
Mt Isa, St Paul's Lutheran Church
Corner Marian and Falcon Streets, Mt Isa, QLD 4825
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/mtisa20181103
- 17 November 2018
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 10 November 2018
- Morning Tea provided by Congregation, BYO lunch
Toowoomba, Redeemer Lutheran Church
77 Neil Street, Toowoomba, QLD 4350
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/RedeemerToowoomba20181124
- 24 November 2018
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 17 November 2018
- Morning Tea provided by Congregation, BYO lunch, or join group booking for delivered pizza (pay on day)
Middle Park, Good News Lutheran Church (School)
49 Horizon Drive, Middle Park, QLD 4074
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/MiddlePark21081201
- 1 December 2018
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 25 November 2018
- Congregation to cater - $6-50 includes both morning tea and lunch. Pay on the day.
Redcliffe, Grace Lutheran Church
Grace Lutheran Church Hall, 39/43 Maine Road, Clontarf, QLD 4019
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Redcliffe20181208
- 8 December 2018
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 1 December 2018
- BYO morning tea & lunch
Caloundra, St Mark's Lutheran Church
14 Bombala Terrace, Caloundra, QLD 4551
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Caloundra_20190216
- 16 February 2019
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 9 February 2019
- Morning Tea provided by Congregation, BYO lunch
Toowoomba, Emmanuel Lutheran Fellowship
Concordia Lutheran College, Room B3, 369 South Street, Harristown, QLD 4350
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Toowoomba20190302
- 2 March 2019
- 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (Sign-in from 7:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 23 February 2019
- Morning Tea provided by Congregation, BYO lunch
Cairns, Trinity Lutheran Church - Manunda
472 Severin Street, Manunda, QLD 4870
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Cairns20190316
- 16 March 2019
- 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (Sign-in from 9:15 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 9 March 2019
- Morning Tea and Lunch provided by Congregation
Mackay, Mackay District Parish
Mackay Community Lutheran Church, 44 Wellington Street, Mackay, QLD 4740
Registration Link: https://www.regonline.com/Mackay20190406
- 6 April 2019
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $40 per person, inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 30 March 2019
- Morning Tea provided by Congregation, BYO Lunch to share
Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core Workshop, plus
Working with Children and Youth, SP3* Team Member Training (Part 1)
*Safe People | Safe Programs | Safe Places
Unable to find an available Workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Workshop enquiries:
Dave Biar, PSO, SA-NT District
0427 946 012 | dave.biar@lca.org.au
Adelaide, Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Workshop Venue: District Church Office, 137 Archer Street, North Adelaide, SA 5006
- 10 November 2018
- 9.30 am – 4.00 pm (Sign-in from 9.15 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link https://www.regonline.com/Bethlehem20181110
- Registrations close 3 November 2018
Congregation to provide morning tea - BYO lunch
Loxton, Concordia Lutheran Church
Bookpurnong Road, Loxton, SA 5333
- 24 November 2018
- 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (Sign-in from 8.45 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link https://www.regonline.com/Loxton20181124
- Registrations close 17 November 2018
Congregation to provide morning tea - BYO lunch
Berri, Zion Lutheran Church
Cnr Vaughan Terrace & Marshall Street, Berri SA 5343
- 25 November 2018
- 12:00 Noon – 6:15 pm (Sign-in from 11:45 pm)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link https://www.regonline.com/Berri20181125a
- Registrations close 18 November 2018
A light lunch will be provided from 11:30 am. For catering purposes please ensure to RSVP via your registration or to Holly Koning on 08 8267 5211.
Salisbury, The Ark Lutheran Church
10 Waterloo Corner Road, Salisbury SA 5108
Face to Face Training: Safeguarding Children – Child Protection (SCCP)
SP3* Team Member Training (Part 2)
* Safe People | Safe Programs | Safe Places
- 4 December 2018
- 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Sign-in from 6:45 pm)
- $15 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link https://www.regonline.com/Salisbury20181204
- Registrations close 27 November 2018
Loxton, St Peter's Lutheran Church
Bookpurnong Terrace, Loxton, SA 5333
- 2 February 2019
- 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (Sign-in from 8.45 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link https://www.regonline.com/Loxton20190202
- Registrations close 26 January 2019
Congregation to provide morning tea - BYO lunch
Standards of Ethical Behaviour – Core Workshop, plus
Working with Children and Youth, SP3* Team Member Training (Part 1)
*Safe People | Safe Programs | Safe Places
Unable to find an available Workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Workshop enquiries:
Denise Muschamp, PSO, Vic-Tas District
0437 180 928 | denise.muschamp@lca.org.au
Mildura, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran College, 920 Fifteenth Street, Mildura, Vic 3500
To register click on this link: https://www.regonline.com/Mildura20181110
- 10 November, 2018
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm (Sign-in from 8.45 am)
- $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 3 November, 2018
Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
Standards of Ethical Behaviour: Core Workshop, plus
Working with Children and Youth: SP3* Team Member Training (Part 1)
* Safe People | Safe Programs | Safe Places
Unable to find an available Workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Workshop enquiries:
Monika Tropiano, PSO, WA District
0457 774 003 | monika.tropiano@lca.org.au
Perth, St John's Lutheran Church
16 Aberdeen Street, Perth, WA 6000
Registration Link - https://www.regonline.com/StJohnsPerth20180922
- 22 September 2018
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Sign-in from 8:45 am)
- Cost $40 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- Registrations close 15 September, 2018
- BYO Lunch, Morning tea provided
National Webinar – dates and registration
NSW-ACT
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
NZ
Jill Hagen
+64 (0)210 256 4669 | jill.hagen@lca.org.au
QLD
Elizabeth Kloeden
0437 252 736 | elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au
SA-NT
Dave Biar
0427 946 012 | dave.biar@lca.org.au
Vic-Tas
Denise Muschamp
0437 180 928 | denise.muschamp@lca.org.au
WA
Monika Tropiano
0457 774 003 | monika.tropiano@lca.org.au
Annual SP3 Coordinator Network Day
Save the date for 2019! The next SP3 Coordinator Networking Day is scheduled for Saturday 23 March 2019!
The Annual SP3 Coordinator Network Day is an opportunity for us to:
- Discuss Professional Standards Training and any changes to the SP3 system
- Clarify the role of the Coordinator
- Explore SMO and work through changes to this system
- Respond to questions you may have
- Hear from you about your experiences as a SP3 Coordinator
This event is open to all SP3 (formerly ChildSafe) Coordinators as well as to Pastors, chair people and to anyone who is interested in this role.
More details will be provided in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, to view the 2018 recording of the day, please click here.
For more information please contact Holly Koning via holly.koning@lca.org.au or on 08 8267 5211.
National Webinar: Safeguarding Children – Child Protection (SCCP)
SP3* Team Member Training (Part 2)
* Safe People | Safe Programs | Safe Places
Unable to find an available Webinar? Contact your District PSO.
National Webinar: Wednesday 5 December 2018
- 90 minutes in duration
| WA: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | NT: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | SA: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm |
| QLD: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | NSW: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | VIC: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
| TAS: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | NZ: 9:30 pm – 11:00 pm | - Participants are able to log on from 30 minutes prior to webinar commencement
- Cost $15 per person inclusive of a non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register, please click here
- For assistance with registrations, please contact Holly at holly.koning@lca.org.au or 08 8267 5211, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (SA time)
- Registrations close 28 November 2018
Normally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, except during school holidays and December
Scheduled dates for 2019 will be released in the near future.
National Webinar: SP3* Team Leader Training (TL)
* Safe People| Safe Programs | Safe Places
Unable to find an available Webinar? Contact your District PSO.
Next National Webinar: Tuesday 27 November 2018
- 120 minutes in duration
| WA: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | NT: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | SA: 7:00 pm– 9:00 pm |
| QLD: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | NSW: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | VIC: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| TAS: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | NZ: 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm | - Participants are able to log on from 30 minutes prior to webinar commencement
- Cost $15 per person inclusive of a non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register, please click here
- For assistance with registrations, please contact Holly at holly.koning@lca.org.au or 08 8267 5211, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (SA time)
- Registrations close 20 November 2018
Scheduled dates for 2019 will be released in the near future.
National Webinar: SP3* Coordinator Training (Co)
*Safe People | Safe Programs | Safe Places
Unable to find an available Webinar? Contact your District PSO.
National Webinar: Thursday 29 November 2018
- 120 minutes in duration
| WA: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | NT: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | SA: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| QLD: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | NSW: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | VIC: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| TAS: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ: 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm | - Participants are able to log on from 30 minutes prior to webinar commencement
- Cost $15 per person inclusive of a non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register, please click here
- For assistance with registrations, please contact Holly at holly.koning@lca.org.au or 08 8267 5211, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (SA time)
- Registrations close 22 November 2018
Scheduled dates for 2019 will be released in the near future.
National Webinar: Safety Management Online (SMO) Training for SP3 Team Leaders
Target Audience: New, or in need of a refresher to SMO as a SP3 Team Leader
No Sessions are currently scheduled. Please contact Holly Koning on 08 8267 5211 or via holly.koning@lca.org.au to register your interest. We will then contact you when a webinar is scheduled.
National Webinar: Safety Managment Online (SMO) Training for SP3 Coordinators
Target Audience: New, or in need of a refresher to SMO as a SP3 Coordinator
No Sessions are currently scheduled. Please contact Holly Koning on 08 8267 5211 or via holly.koning@lca.org.au to register your interest. We will then contact you when a webinar is scheduled.
Professional Standards – Training
Professional Standards Department
psd@lca.org.au
08 8267 7300
