Like many workplaces across the Archdiocese, the lockdowns caused by COVID-19 meant the Safeguarding Program team needed to be able to work safely offsite, while also accessing data to continue the important implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.

Safeguarding Office Director Andrea Musulin launched the new resource “A Pastoral Response to Domestic Violence” at the Catholic Social Services Western Australia symposium on 25 November 2021. Photo: Sourced. “On average, every week one woman dies because of family violence; one of four children experience the fear and distress of witnessing their mother being abused.” These were some o...

The Archdiocese of Perth’s Safeguarding Breakfast on 9 September, themed ‘Every Child in Every Community Needs A Fair Go,’ was an opportunity for the community to gather and reflect on how far the Church in Perth has come in their efforts to protect children and vulnerable adults within the Catholic setting. By Amanda Murthy.

Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL) has recently published safeguarding audit reports of the Marist Sisters Australian Unit (MSAU) and the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (ISMAPNG). By Contributor.

The upcoming Safeguarding Breakfast on 9 September, themed ‘Every Child in Every Community Needs A Fair Go’ will see the launch of a new story book ‘I am God’s Marvellous Creation,’ dedicated to children between the ages if three to eight years of age. By Amanda Murthy.

Ursula Stephens has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of the recently-formed Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd. Photo: Supplied. The three member organisations of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd have welcomed the appointment of Ursula Stephens as the chief executive officer of the recently-formed company. The board of ACSL, which was established in December 2020 to ov...

The Valuing Children Initiative have last week launched an interactive four-pillar series children’s book series at the Boola Bardip Museum.
Its’ mission – to support children’s literacy and to provide parents and teachers with opportunities to connect and discuss important issues with children. By Amanda Murthy.

The Catholic Church has established a new company to oversee all safeguarding, child protection and professional standards in Australia, creating a more focused and streamlined model.

Every child is “Elizabeth Grace” in the recently-published children’s storybook, God gave Elizabeth Grace the Right to Feel Safe

Every child is “Elizabeth Grace” in the recently-published Archdiocesan Safeguarding children storybook, God gave Elizabeth Grace the Right to Feel Safe.