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      The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the world, with over 70 million members. This website tells the story of Australian and New Zealand Lutherans, following Jesus Christ – where love comes to life. Whoever you are, whatever your story, you're welcome here with us.
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CHILD SAFETY STANDARDS FOR CONGREGATIONS

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For general use

Hover on an image, point to the title, and then left-click to download.

Statement of Commitment poster

Child Safety Standards for Congregations booklet

Child Safety Standards overview video

3 Steps handout

Child Safety Standards poster

Child Safety Standards PowerPoint

Resources for each Child Safety Standard

We are developing resources to help you implement each standard in your Child Safety Plan. Here are the first sets of resources, for Standards 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 10. Hover on an image, point to the title, and then left-click to download.

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CSS Standard 1 video

Statement of Commitment poster

Statement of Commitment slide - widescreen

Statement of Commitment slide - standard

ChildSafe – Listening to children – PowerPoint

ChildSafe – We empower children to have a voice – PowerPoint

ChildSafe – We take the safety of children seriously – PowerPoint

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CSS Standard 2 feedback form

CSS Standard 2 video

Safe Hand handout

Speak Up poster A4

Speak Up poster A5

Children's Address PowerPoint and Script

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Parent/Caregiver Feedback Form

Grow Ministries 'Welcoming children and families'

ChildSafe organisations guide for parents and carers

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CSS Standard 5 video

Working With Children Checks FAQ

Standards of Ethical Behaviour

ChildSafe Code of Practice

LCA Child Protection Procedure

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CSS Standard 6 feedback form

Professional Standards Report Abuse poster

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Safe Church Training webpage

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Policies webpage

LCA Child Protection Policy

LCA Child Protection Procedure

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LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations
Lutheran Church of Australia

197 Archer Street North Adelaide SA 5006
08 8267 7300 or 0491 011 643
css@lca.org.au

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