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Safeguarding

International expert praises Australia’s efforts to safeguard children

One of the world’s most prominent and respected experts in child safeguarding has described ways in which Australia is leading the charge in the protection of minors from abuse. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

For The Diary Safeguarding

Renowned safeguarding expert to lecture in Australia

Internationally renowned safeguarding expert Fr Hans Zollner SJ will touch down in Brisbane early next month to embark on a two-week long speaking tour of Australia. Source: ACSL.

Safeguarding

Good Sams praised for ‘diligent and rigorous approach’

A safeguarding audit of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict has found that safeguarding is developed and embedded across all 10 National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Source: ACSL.

Safeguarding

Report finds Christian Brothers have ‘zero-tolerance policy for abuse’

The Christian Brothers Oceania Province has implemented 98 per cent of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards for children and adults at risk, according to a new audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.

Safeguarding

Oblates ‘championing best practices in safeguarding’

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate are championing best practices in safeguarding, according to an audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.

Religious Safeguarding

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.

Safeguarding

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.

Safeguarding

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.

Safeguarding

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.