Fees & registration
Fees charged (for each person):
- $30 a full day session or $10 an individual session (s1, s2 or s3)
- $15 refresher training
- $10 a webinar
Registration details are provided with the details of each workshop. Click on the accordion tabs for more information.
LCA Safe Church Training
Safe Church Face-to-Face, Online Training and Refresher Training
By providing a comprehensive Safe Church 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.
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 an investment in safe ministry practice. For more information, please see the Safe Church Training Overview.
Please note: due to social distancing measures, we may not be able to book in a requested face-to-face workshop. Contact your District PSO if you require further information.
Contact your District PSO with any questions you may have about the training currently available online, what it involves and who is required to do it. You can find their details on our Professional Standards homepage.
Required training
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Role |
| x | x | Pastor |
| x | x | General Church Board member |
| x | x | Governance/council chair or delegate |
| x | x | SP3 coordinator, ministry leader, person in key decision-making position (eg Sunday school superintendent) |
| (x) | (x) | Employee/volunteer, where and as specified in their position description |
| x | Pastor emeritus in active service | |
| x | Board/council/committee member | |
| x | Chaplain/elder/pastoral assistant | |
| x | Person (paid or volunteer) who engages with children or vulnerable persons as part of their ministry/position | |
| (x) | Congregation members welcome (not required) |
• All Safe Church Training is valid for three years
• If you have completed all Safe Church training up to the applicable level since 2017, you may be eligible to complete a refresher rather than needing to repeat all of the training
Recognised Prior Learning is available for Level 1 of the Safe Church Training.
- Session 1: Standards of Ethical Behaviour
Eligibility criteria: Valuing Safe Communities 4 (Lutheran Education Australia 2019). Currency in both Initial training (both workshop and online components), or VSC 4 online Refresher, or VSC 4 Trainer accreditation.
Not eligible for RPL is the VSC 4 Volunteer and Relief Staff.
- Session 3: Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Eligibility criteria: Currency (within 3 years) in an accredited child protection course. Eg: Reporting Abuse and Neglect, Through Their Eyes, In Safe Hands, ISQ Child Protection for Schools, Child Protection (Complispace), Mandated Child Protection … there may be others.
This will generally apply to those working with children in areas such as schools, childcare, medical environments, emergency or community services and the like.
Those seeking RPL
- The applicant must hold current certification as relevant and is responsible for providing the evidence.
Process
- The person seeking the RPL supplies their District Professional Standards Officer (PSO) with a copy (not the original) of their current accreditation as relevant
- Information required to determine RPL status
1. Training/program/course eg: Valuing Safe Communities 4 Initial / VSC 4 Refresher, ‘Child Safe Environments’, ‘Reporting Abuse and Neglect’, ‘Child Protection’
2. Name of accrediting body
3. Date of accreditation
4. Expiry date of accreditation (where available)
5. Certificate/Document Reference No. (where available)
6. List of topics covered (where available) - This could take the form of either:
- a copy (not original) of the actual certificate (which includes the above information)
- a signed letter (on official letterhead) confirming applicant’s training (as relevant) currency, from the accrediting body or an employer, which cites all of the above information (1–6).
Note: The applicant may wish to have a pre-written letter or email with the above relevant information, available for the employer/trainer to sign/endorse.
- PSO forwards this information to the National Training Coordinator for validation.
- Determination is provided and recorded. Possible determinations will be:
1. RPL granted.
2. RPL to be granted on successful completion of a validation task.
3. RPL not granted (the applicant will then need to undertake the relevant sessions of the Level 1 workshop). - National Training Coordinator confirms the outcome with the applicant and PSO.
To be noted
- RPL currency only extends to a three-year period from the date accreditation was granted, NOT from the time the RPL was granted.
- Other organisations are unlikely to accept LCA Professional Standards Safe Church Training as RPL.
- A current Working with Children type check (WWCC)/Police Check, while it might be necessary for the role of working with children or vulnerable adults, on its own is insufficient to be considered for RPL for this training.
General inquiries
- To be directed to the District PSO.
Safe Church Level 1 Face-to-Face Workshops – locations, dates and registration
Safe Church Level 1 Face-to-Face Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
Safe Church Level 1 Face-toFace Workshop
If you are looking to book a workshop, please contact the NZ Professional Standards Officer, Denise Muschamp 04 385 2540, pso@lutheran.org.nz
Safe Church Level 1 Face-to-Face Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Elizabeth Kloeden
0437 252 736 | elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au
Bundaberg, St Johns Lutheran Church
30 George Street, Bundaberg Qld 4670
- 18 July 2020
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (sign-in from 8:45 am)
- $30 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link: https://cvent.me/gZ5PKN?RefId=Bundaberg20200718
- Registrations close 13 July 2020
- Please note: Due to social distancing regulations this workshop is open to Bundaberg Parish members only
- BYO Morning Tea and Lunch
Safe Church Level 1 Face-to-Face Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Dave Biar
0427 946 012 | dave.biar@lca.org.au
Clare, Mid North Lutheran Ministries - TO BE CONFIRMED
Clare Lutheran Church, 5 Sabine Street, Clare SA 5453
- 30 August 2020
- 10:30 am – 5:30 pm (sign-in from 10:15 am)
- $30 per person inclusive of non-refundable registration fee (invoiced to congregation)
- To register click on this link: https://cvent.me/ZQvwea?RefId=Clare20200830
- Registrations close 24 August 2020
- Morning Tea will be provided - BYO Lunch
Safe Church Level 1 Face-to-Face Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
Denise Muschamp
0437 180 928 | denise.muschamp@lca.org.au
Safe Church Level 1 Face-to-Face Workshop
Unable to find a suitable workshop? Contact your District PSO.
William (Bill) Mansas
0457 774 003 | psd.wa@lca.org.au
NSW–ACT
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
NZ
Denise Muschamp
04 385 2540 | pso@lutheran.org.nz
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
William (Bill) Mansas
0457 774 003 | psd.wa@lca.org.au
Safe Church Level 1 Online Training (alternative to face-to-face workshop) – registration
Safe Church Level 1 Online Training
Online training is hosted by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow up to 5.5 hours in total to complete the full three sessions of the training, and have good internet access.
Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will need to be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Level 1 Online Training.
NSW - ACT registration link:
https://cvent.me/gZ4Pm9?RefId=NSW-ACT_Online_Level1
Safe Church Level 1 Online Training
If you would like further information on Safe Church Level 1 Training please contact the NZ Professional Standards Officer, Denise Muschamp 04 385 2540, pso@lutheran.org.nz
Safe Church Level 1 Online Training
Online training is hosted by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow up to 5.5 hours in total to complete the full three sessions of the training, and have good internet access.
Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will need to be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: Elizabeth Kloeden
0437 252 736 | elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Level 1 Online Training.
Qld registration link:
https://cvent.me/ZQ8Rq3?RefId=Qld_Online_Level1
Safe Church Level 1 Online Training
Online training is hosted by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow up to 5.5 hours in total to complete the full three sessions of the training, and have good internet access.
Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will need to be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: Dave Biar
0427 946 012 | dave.biar@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Level 1 Online Training.
SA - NT registration link:
Safe Church Level 1 Online Training
Online training is hosted by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow up to 5.5 hours in total to complete the full three sessions of the training, and have good internet access.
Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will need to be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: Denise Muschamp
0437 180 928 | denise.muschamp@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Level 1 Online Training.
Vic - Tas registration link:
https://cvent.me/2PW3Eq?RefId=Vic-Tas_Online_Level1
Safe Church Level 1 Online Training
Online training is hosted by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow up to 5.5 hours in total to complete the full three sessions of the training, and have good internet access.
Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will need to be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: William (Bill) Mansas
0457 774 003 | bill.mansas@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Level 1 Online Training.
WA registration link:
https://cvent.me/NV849y?RefId=WA_Online_Level1
Safe Church Refresher Training – registration
Safe Church Refresher Training
Please note: To be considered eligible for refresher training you will have completed all Safe church training up to the applicable level since 2017.
Refresher training is hosted online by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow 3 hours to complete the training and also have good internet access. Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Refresher Training.
NSW - ACT registration link:
Safe Church Refresher Training
If you would like further information on Safe Church Refresher Training please contact the NZ Professional Standards Officer, Denise Muschamp 04 385 2540, pso@lutheran.org.nz
Safe Church Refresher Training
Please note: To be considered eligible for refresher training you will have completed all Safe church training up to the applicable level since 2017.
Refresher training is hosted online by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow 3 hours to complete the training and also have good internet access. Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: Elizabeth Kloeden
0437 252 736 | elizabeth.kloeden@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Refresher Training.
Qld registration link:
https://cvent.me/Pq4E4L?RefId=Qld_Refresher
Safe Church Refresher Training
Please note: To be considered eligible for refresher training you will have completed all Safe church training up to the applicable level since 2017.
Refresher training is hosted online by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow 3 hours to complete the training and also have good internet access. Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: Dave Biar
0427 946 012 | dave.biar@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Refresher Training.
SA - NT registration link:
Safe Church Refresher Training
Please note: To be considered eligible for refresher training you will have completed all Safe church training up to the applicable level since 2017.
Refresher training is hosted online by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow 3 hours to complete the training and also have good internet access. Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: Denise Muschamp
0437 180 928 | denise.muschamp@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Refresher Training.
Vic - Tas registration link:
https://cvent.me/yRDK1r?RefId=Vic_Tas_Refresher
Safe Church Refresher Training
Please note: To be considered eligible for refresher training you will have completed all Safe church training up to the applicable level since 2017.
Refresher training is hosted online by ALC’s iLearn learning platform, and is a combination of working through written content, videos, scenarios and activities to complete. You will need to allow 3 hours to complete the training and also have good internet access. Please note the training does not need to be completed in one attempt. You will be able to save your work and come back later to finish the sessions.
Your registration will be processed by the Professional Standards Department before you can gain entry to the iLearn system, so please allow up to a week to receive your confirmation of registration email.
If you have any questions regarding the training, please contact your Professional Standards Officer: William (Bill) Mansas
0457 774 003 | bill.mansas@lca.org.au
Please see below the link for registering to undertake Safe Church Refresher Training.
WA registration link:
https://cvent.me/kM9x9o?RefId=WA_Refresher
Safe Church Level 2 Webinars – dates and registration
Please see below for all upcoming Safe Church Level 2 Webinar details
If you have any questions, including the check if you are registered for a webinar, please contact Holly Koning on 08 8267 5211 or via holly.koning@lca.org.au.
Date: Monday 3 August, 2020
Time/s:
| WA 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: $10 per person.
Registrations:
Registrations close at close of business on Monday 27 July, 2020.
Please click here to register.
Additional Information:
All registrations are essential. If you are registering as part of a group, all members of your group must register prior to the webinar.
A fee of $4.00 will be charged to your congregation in the event of non-attendance, cancellation or webinar transfer.
Please note - there is pre-reading required. We suggest that once the information arrives via email it is downloaded and sufficient time is allowed to complete the reading.
Date: Monday 31 August, 2020
Time/s:
| WA 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: $10 per person.
Registrations:
Registrations close at close of business on Monday 24 August, 2020.
Please click here to register.
Additional Information:
All registrations are essential. If you are registering as part of a group, all members of your group must register prior to the webinar.
A fee of $4.00 will be charged to your congregation in the event of non-attendance, cancellation or webinar transfer.
Please note - there is pre-reading required. We suggest that once the information arrives via email it is downloaded and sufficient time is allowed to complete the reading.
Date: Wednesday 7 October, 2020
Time/s:
| WA 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: $10 per person.
Registrations:
Registrations close at close of business on Wednesday 1 October, 2020.
Please click here to register.
Additional Information:
All registrations are essential. If you are registering as part of a group, all members of your group must register prior to the webinar.
A fee of $4.00 will be charged to your congregation in the event of non-attendance, cancellation or webinar transfer.
Please note - there is pre-reading required. We suggest that once the information arrives via email it is downloaded and sufficient time is allowed to complete the reading.
Date: Monday 2 November, 2020
Time/s:
| WA 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm | NT 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | QLD 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| SA 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: $10 per person.
Registrations:
Registrations close at close of business on Monday 26 October, 2020.
Please click here to register.
Additional Information:
All registrations are essential. If you are registering as part of a group, all members of your group must register prior to the webinar.
A fee of $4.00 will be charged to your congregation in the event of non-attendance, cancellation or webinar transfer.
Please note - there is pre-reading required. We suggest that once the information arrives via email it is downloaded and sufficient time is allowed to complete the reading.
Date: Wednesday 2 December, 2020
Time/s:
| WA 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm | NT 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | QLD 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| SA 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: $10 per person.
Registrations:
Registrations close at close of business on Wednesday 25 November, 2020.
Please click here to register.
Additional Information:
All registrations are essential. If you are registering as part of a group, all members of your group must register prior to the webinar.
A fee of $4.00 will be charged to your congregation in the event of non-attendance, cancellation or webinar transfer.
Please note - there is pre-reading required. We suggest that once the information arrives via email it is downloaded and sufficient time is allowed to complete the reading.
NSW–ACT
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
NZ
Denise Muschamp
04 385 2540 | pso@lutheran.org.nz
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
William (Bill) Mansas
0457 774 003 | psd.wa@lca.org.au
SMO Training Webinars – dates and registration
Please see below for all SMO training webinar details.
These webinars are optional and available at no cost to the participant. They are intended for those who have completed SP3L Safety Management for Leaders training (please see the tab above for more details) and would like further training on how to use SMO effectively as a Team Leader or as a Coordinator.
If you have any questions, including to check if you are registered for a webinar, please contact Holly Koning on 08 8267 5211 or via holly.koning@lca.org.au.
SMO Training for Team Leaders
Date: Monday 22 June 2020
Time/s:
| WA 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: There is no cost for participants
Registrations:
Registrations close are close of business on Monday 15 June 2020.
Please click here to register.
Additional Information:
All registrations are essential. If you are registering as part of a group, all members of your group must register prior to the webinar.
Connection details and additional information will be emailed to all registrants prior to the webinar.
SMO Training for Coordinators
Date: Tuesday 14 July 2020
Time/s:
| WA 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | NT 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| SA 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | NSW 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Vic 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| ACT 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Tas 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | NZ 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm|
Cost: There is no cost for participants
Registrations:
Registrations close are close of business on Tuesday 7 July 2020.
Please click here to register.
Additional Information:
All registrations are essential. If you are registering as part of a group, all members of your group must register prior to the webinar.
Connection details and additional information will be emailed to all registrants prior to the webinar.
NSW–ACT
Carolyn Kiss
0457 770 100 | carolyn.kiss@lca.org.au
NZ
Denise Muschamp
04 385 2540 | pso@lutheran.org.nz
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
William (Bill) Mansas
0457 774 003 | psd.wa@lca.org.au
Professional Standards – Training
Professional Standards Department
psd@lca.org.au
08 8267 7300
