Tag: Safeguarding
Mark my words, we’re heading for a gender reckoning in 2024
I get the sense that this year will contain at least one “day of reckoning” on facilitating gender transition, particularly in children.
Members back new study of abuse
The Plenary Council has apologised formally to victims, survivors and families of child abuse and has committed to a further investigation into the systemic...
Catholic dioceses team up to promote safe parishes for children and...
The Archdiocese of Sydney has joined forces with the Dioceses of Broken Bay and Parramatta to produce a new downloadable resource offering clear advice to parishes on how to promote safe communities.
Publications promote safety for young in time of pandemic
New publications resource children and young to stay safe and know they can build emotional wellbeing.
Australian bishops release new sexual abuse protocol
New benchmark for the Church in place from February aims at promoting consistency and compassion.
Church culture must ‘never be complacent’ on child safety
Last Sunday the Archdiocese of Sydney's Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office launched new resources for children and young people to mark the first day...
National Child Protection Week
This week, the Archdiocese of Sydney is celebrating National Child Protection Week by introducing new resources for children and young people.
Available through specially-designed digital...
Report reveals young order’s passion for safeguarding
Safeguarding steps no 'tick-the-box exercise' for MGLs
A young Aussie religious institute has revealed a strong culture of safeguarding following an independent audit by Catholic Professional Standards Ltd.
The report...
Vatican releases guide for abuse claims
Bishops should report cases of harm to minors to police, and treat anonymous claims seriously.
Safeguarding office to be independent
The ACBC has addressed concerns that a new national approach to child safety may be a step backwards.
Nothing lost, everything gained: why moving on from CPSL is important
The Australian (29 June 2020) reports ‘Abuse watchdog axed.’ Then comes this:
‘Church reform groups say Catholic Professional Standards Ltd is being dismantled amid concern...
Perth archbishop slams confession seal ‘slur’
Archbishop Costelloe SDB pens a sharp rebuke to WA Minister Simone McGurk over proposed law.
