SAFE CHURCH PROGRAM NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY FRAMEWORK

“A child safe institution observes Article 18 of the UNCRC, which states that parents, carers or significant others with caring responsibilities have the primary responsibility for the upbringing and development of their child. Families and caregivers are engaged with the child safe institution’s practices and are involved in decisions affecting their children. Families and caregivers are recognised as playing an important role in monitoring children’s wellbeing and helping children to disclose any complaints.” (Royal Commission, 2017).

Perth Catholic Archdiocese

• http://safeguarding.perthcatholic.org.au/resources/ 

Human Rights Commission

• Guide for parents 

Uniting Church in Australia

• https://ucavictas.org.au/keepingchildrensafe/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Tools-For-Listening-DRAFT_v4-002.pdf 

The Salvation Army Australia

• https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/governance-policy/safeguarding-children-and-young-people/information-for-children-young-people-parents-and-carers/  
• https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/governance-policy/safeguarding-children-and-young-people/our-framework/#tabs-0 

eSafety Commissioner 

• https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/online-safety-guide 
• https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/big-issues 
• https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice 
• https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents 
• https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-02/educate_4_-_tips_for_parent-carer_education_and_engagement.pdf 
• https://www.esafety.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-09/English%20-%20Parents%20guide.pdf 

 Below are 30-second versions of the videos in plain English.

• Helping your family stay safe online: https://vimeo.com/739891731/8239a81edd   
• Getting started with social media: https://vimeo.com/739892566/5e8d81b134     
• Getting help when your child is being bullied online: https://vimeo.com/739892922/4ba65e42b    
• Safer online gaming: https://vimeo.com/739893012/75ed364baf   

Download social media resources:

• Are you children spending a lot of time online? (194 KB)
• Talk about the risks of social media (173 KB)
• Is gaming causing stress in your family? (167 KB)
• Getting help when your child is being bullied online (232 KB)

Commissioner for Children and Young People  WA

• https://www.ccyp.wa.gov.au/our-work/info-for-parents-carers-and-family/  

Uniting Church in Australia 

• https://ucavictas.org.au/keepingchildrensafe/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/SPSP7-Information-sheet-for-parents-and-guardians-1.pdf  

Uniting Church in Australia 

• https://ucavictas.org.au/keepingchildrensafe/safe-programs-safe-places/ 

The Salvation Army Australia

• https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/governance-policy/safeguarding-children-and-young-people/our-framework/#tabs-0   

Other Resources

Catholic Professional Standards Limited

• https://www.cpsltd.org.au/safe-church/national-catholic-safeguarding-standards/standard-three/