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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New website a one-stop hub to educate and safeguard children
Lead researcher Prof Suzy Edwards said the new website is a go-to hub for early learning services and educators wanting to help children aged birth to eight years and their families be safe and active in the digital world.
Every conversation matters this Child Protection Week
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...
Response to ACU research findings concerning childhood sexual abuse in religious organisations
The figures are part of a dataset captured in the Australian Childhood Maltreatment Study (ACMS) which revealed that 1 in 250 Australians have been sexually abused by a leader or other adult in a religious organisation in childhood.
Safeguarding Office highlights need to protect all members of the church community
The session helped to raise awareness of Elder Abuse and the Care Finders Program Initiative.
Girrawheen celebrates Safeguarding excellence
The award sets a benchmark for other church communities, showcasing how a dedicated team can create a safe environment.
Elder abuse seminar to empower Catholic community
The free event will look at elder abuse/staying safe, access to aged care and the care finders program and will take place Wednesday 5 June from 9.30am to 11am at Holy Trinity Church, 8 Burnett Street, Embleton.
Vital work of Safeguarding to take a renewed focus
The Archdiocese is welcoming the audit as an opportunity to take stock of its progress to date in developing a culture of safeguarding throughout its parishes and ministries.
Silence must be broken if abuse is to be eradicated, Pope Francis tells victims
By Carol Glatz
Pope Francis welcomed the group of 26 men and women survivors at his residence 28 November The group had first met for two hours with members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, during which they received a letter from Pope Francis, who had apologized for not being able to speak to them in person "as we had hoped.” Photo: CNS/courtesy of the Pontifical...
Morley parish excels in Safeguarding
Acting Safeguarding Director Barbara Blayney said the parish has worked hard to achieve an outstanding implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
Profound impact of childhood emphasised during Child Protection Week
This year’s Child Protection Week theme emphasised the profound impact that the starting point in a child’s life has on their future, including where they live, how they live, and the environment in which they grow.
