Bishop Sproxton blesses Safeguarding Offices, Tuesday 3 September during the annual Child Protection Week Morning Tea. Photo: Michelle Tan. The Archdiocese of Perth will join in marking Safeguarding Sunday 2024 this weekend 8 September, at the conclusion of National Child Protection Week. Safeguarding Sunday seeks to acknowledge the immense damage caused by the sexual abuse of children a...

On the morning of 31 July 31, the tranquil setting of St Mary’s Cathedral was filled with an air of reverence and celebration as Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) gathered to honour the outstanding contributions of two remarkable women—Belinda Bowden and Rosa Pasquale—at the annual Employee and Volunteer of the Year Awards.

The evening was further enriched by guest speaker Shirley Eldridge, who captivated the audience with insights from her newly launched book, Woman For Sale, shedding light on the realities of trafficking and exploitation.

Catholic Mission Director Francis Leong reflected on how as a sign of the times, grandparents are called upon more often to look after their grandchildren and even great grandchildren.

This year PAS celebrates 35 years of service to people with intellectual disability, so each person was provided with their own individual birthday cupcake labelled with the PAS logo.

The theme of the Conference invites women to step into the journey with other like-minded Catholic women from all walks of life to be formed and equipped for the challenges of today’s world in the footsteps of Mary Magdalene.

Identitywa recognises the importance of accessibility and ageing in place and is addressing this with the inclusion of features such as master sized bedrooms with ensuites, spacious communal areas, wide doorways and corridors, as well as the integration of assistive technology and security features.

The session helped to raise awareness of Elder Abuse and the Care Finders Program Initiative.

The award sets a benchmark for other church communities, showcasing how a dedicated team can create a safe environment.

In a memorable speech for the inaugural St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, former Federal politician Ken Wyatt spoke of his own personal challenges of growing up in an indigenous family, encouraging those present to heed the timeless wisdom of Australia’s first saint.