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Dioceses in joint effort to offer healing and support
Sydney Archdiocese and Parramatta Diocese have collaborated to provide a healing and support service for people who have experienced harm within a Church context, as well as their family members and others indirectly affected. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
We can build communities where every person is safe: Bishop Bennet
Catholics around Australia will mark Safeguarding Sunday on September 13, with the theme, “Love Protects”, recognising that safeguarding is a practical expression of Christian love. Source: ACBC.
Parramatta Diocese names new chair of Safeguarding Council
Parramatta Diocese has appointed Robert Fitzgerald, one of Australia’s leaders in child protection and institutional governance, as chair of its Safeguarding Council. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Outgoing leader notes ‘extraordinary shift’ in Church’s safeguarding approach
Following more than two decades serving the Church within the Broken Bay Diocese, one of the country’s most experienced safeguarding leaders retires from her role today. Source: Broken Bay News.
Audit affirms safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
Port Pirie Diocese has undertaken its safeguarding audit and received 88 per cent compliance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards according to the audit report published by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd today.
Lismore Diocese embeds safeguarding in its culture
Lismore Diocese has recently undertaken a safeguarding audit that has demonstrated a thoughtful approach to the care of its communities. Source: ACSL.
Vinnies demonstrates ‘high level of compliance and commitment’
An audit of the St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia in April demonstrated a high level of compliance and commitment to safeguarding. Source: ACSL.
Australian delegation contributes to conference in Rome
Australia’s contribution to the 2026 International Safeguarding Conference in Rome included presentations by safeguarding practitioners, faith leaders, academics and survivors to more than 300 delegates from around the world. Source: ACSL.
Diocese rises to the challenges of its transient communities
Geraldton Diocese has responded to the transient nature of its parish communities and its remote outposts by ensuring that safeguarding information and policies are widely shared and that every parish has a safeguarding officer available to support the local community. Source: ACSL.