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Safeguarding

Archdiocese launches ‘Tea and Talk’ to strengthen safeguarding

Sydney Archdiocese’s Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office has hosted its first “Tea and Talk” event, welcoming personnel from more than 26 parishes and communities across the archdiocese.

Safeguarding

Audit reveals ‘strong maturity in safeguarding approach across diocese’

Rockhampton Diocese has recently completed a review audit of its safeguarding policies and procedures, as part of its ongoing commitment to building a strong safeguarding culture. Source: ACSL.

Safeguarding Tasmania

Hobart Archdiocese successfully embeds safeguarding in its culture

Hobart Archdiocese’s latest safeguarding audit showed the archdiocese has successfully embedded safeguarding within its culture and demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the Church is a safe place for children and adults at risk of abuse. Source: ACSL.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding ‘underpins’ work of Marymead CatholicCare

Marymead CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn’s recent safeguarding audit has demonstrated a high level of compliance and commitment to safeguarding all who participate in their services. Source: ACSL.

Safeguarding

Diocesan safeguarding audit passed with flying colours

Bathurst Diocese has successfully completed its diocesan safeguarding audit with Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd, recognising that there is a deep commitment to safeguarding within the diocese.

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Brisbane Archdiocese achieves high safeguarding rating

A culture of safeguarding is well embedded across Brisbane Archdiocese’s ministries and agencies, according to a recent safeguarding audit. Source: ACSL.

Queensland Safeguarding

Brisbane Archdiocese says report shows urgent reforms needed

The Brisbane Archdiocese has welcomed the release of the Queensland Child Death Review Board’s report into system responses to child sexual abuse and has called for swift, coordinated action by governments and institutions to implement its reforms. 

Safeguarding

Institute passes second audit with flying colours

The Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea is embedding a strong safeguarding culture, according to a new audit released today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.

Education Safeguarding

DEA successfully embeds safeguarding in its culture 

Dominican Education Australia has successfully embedded safeguarding within its culture, demonstrating a high level of commitment and understanding of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Source: ACSL.