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Workshop raises awareness of abuse of Catholic Religious women
Religious and their colleagues gathered in Sydney to explore the dynamics of harm and the need for safety within communities of Catholic Religious women in a two-day workshop. Source: Catholic Religious Australia.
Former ACSL board members honoured for contributions to safeguarding
Former Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd board chair Michael Lavarch and departing board member Dr Robyn Miller have been honoured for their contributions to safeguarding in the Church.
Audit commends integration of safeguarding across Cairns Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Cairns has undertaken its safeguarding audit and received 95 per cent compliance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, according to the audit report published by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Audit report shows Sale ‘walking the talk’ in building a culture of safety
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL) has today published the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS) audit report for the Catholic Diocese of Sale.
Victims of abuse want justice, says Vatican official
“Victims want to be heard and victims want justice,” Teresa Kettelkamp says as she explains some of the findings of the first annual report of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Source: Vatican News.
Papal commission releases report highlighting progress in safeguarding
Highlighting progress made in safeguarding and recommendations for rectifying ongoing gaps, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors dedicated its first annual report to all victims and survivors of sexual abuse by members of the Church. Source: CNS.
Diocese welcomes publication of first external audit report
Broken Bay Diocese has welcomed the publication of its first external audit report against the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Source: Broken Bay News.
Diocese becomes first to have audit completed by external firm
Broken Bay Diocese has this week become the first diocese to have a National Catholic Safeguarding Standards audit completed by an external audit firm on the NCSS Auditor Register. Source: ACSL.
Audit finds Carmelite Nuns taking safeguarding seriously
A safeguarding audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found that the Discalced Carmelite Nuns Launceston are taking safeguarding seriously in their unique ministry environment.