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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.Â
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.Â
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.
Archdiocese welcomes creation of child protection agency
Brisbane Archdiocese has welcomed the Crisafulli government’s announcement of the establishment of the Queensland Protection Commission to strengthen the protection of children across the state.
Pope approves new statutes for child protection commission
Pope Leo XIV has approved new statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors that seek to balance its integration with the Roman Curia while preserving its independence. Source: OSV News.
Sisters praised for continuing to build safeguarding culture
A safeguarding audit of the Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth has highlighted the central importance of human dignity in the congregation’s approach to safeguarding, governance and care. Source: ACSL.
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.