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Audit confirms commitment of Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition
The Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition are committed to ensuring safeguarding culture is embedded within their community, according to a safeguarding audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Church must listen to victims of sexual abuse: Pope
Pope Leo XIV yesterday urged the Church to listen to victims of sexual abuse, and called for the recognition of the pain caused and for the creation of “a culture of care”. Source: EWTN News.
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.
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.
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 ‘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.
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.
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.
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.