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Adelaide Archdiocese ‘successfully embedding culture of safeguarding’
Adelaide Archdiocese has received a strong independent assessment of its safeguarding practices from Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Distance no barrier to safeguarding in geographically massive diocese
Bishop Columba McBeth-Green has acknowledged the challenges experienced across the Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese to ensure that clergy, parishes and personnel maintain their commitment to safeguarding, following the recent safeguarding audit undertaken by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
New study calls for national child abuse prevention strategy
New research has found that government spending on child protection services nearly doubled over a decade to more than $10 billion, while child protection activity remained largely the same. Source: ACU.
Presentation Sisters WA deeply committed to safeguarding
The Presentation Sisters WA Congregation is committed to ensuring that safeguarding culture is embedded within its community, according to a safeguarding audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
ACU launches PhD scholarship to address safeguarding challengesÂ
Australian Catholic University has launched a PhD scholarship to address a growing number of safeguarding challenges, including a large increase in student-on-student abuse in schools nationwide.
Bishop welcomes positive results of safeguarding auditÂ
Wagga Wagga Diocese has completed an audit of its safeguarding policies and procedures, as part of its ongoing commitment to building a strong safeguarding culture. Source: ACSL.
Augustinians have ‘worked hard’ to embed safeguarding practices
In keeping with Pope Leo’s call for vigilance and zero tolerance of abuse, the Augustinians of the Province of Australasia have completed their safeguarding audit which found solid safeguarding practices are in place. Source: ACSL.
Diocese shows leadership in embedding culture of safety
A safeguarding audit of the Diocese of Wollongong indicates that the diocese is committed to continuing its commitment to creating safe environments for children and adults at risk. Source: ACSL.
Caritas commended for strong leadership and commitment
Caritas Australia has successfully embedded safeguarding within its organisational culture, demonstrating a high level of commitment and understanding of the national standards, a recent audit undertaken by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd found.