Keeping Churches and Faith Communities safe
The NCCA Safe Church Program would like to share the following information and resources:
The Salvation Army
Australian Domestic Violence Project Safe from the Start – listening to voices of children
Salvation Army Australia Territory have collated a range of resources including a toolkit based on current research and updated for the current pandemic conditions.
The project has developed a one-day training called Safe from the Start to guide those using the project’s resource toolkit.
Download the fact sheet and eNews with many references to resources
Anglican Deaconess Ministries (ADM), Mercy & Justice
On 14th July 2020, the ADM announced the recipient of the “Restoring Sanctuary” grant. ADM awards the $80,000 grant to an innovative model for churches to create safety for domestic abuse survivors.
"ADM is pleased to announce that the Restoring Sanctuary Innovation Grant, of $80,000, is today awarded to Dr. Wilma Gallet and her group’s proposal....They developed a well-rounded and robust concept, rich in theology and domestic abuse understanding, shaped to support the diversity of churches in the Australian Christian community and, most importantly, victim-survivors of abuse....We are blessed to be able to support such a promising program.” Libby Sanders, the Program Manager of Mercy and Justice at ADM.
Read the ADM Media Release here
Who is ADM?
Anglican Deaconess Ministries is a Sydney-based Christian women’s foundation, with a vision to see women, from generation to generation, flourishing in Kingdom work, and a mission to raise up women with theological formation for practical and public engagement.
To learn more about the Restoring Sanctuary Innovation Grant and the awarded concept, please visit www.deaconessministries.org.au/restoring-sanctuary
For more information on Mercy & Justice at ADM and for interview opportunities, please contact Libby Sanders, Program Manager for Mercy and Justice, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NSW Office of the Children's Guardian
The publication Implementing the Child Safe Standards: A guide for faith based organisations, is now available.
The aim of this Guide is to provide faith-based organisations with practical help to implement the Child Safe Standards and the related National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
It gives practical tips for faith organisations and includes examples which showcase how different organisations are already implementing the Standards and how they’ve established systems to prevent, detect and respond to child abuse.
REMINDER TO Save the date
Safeguarding Leadership Introductory Session for National Church Leaders
CPSL offer this training to National Church Leaders and was piloted in partnership with National Council of Churches Australia—Safe Church Program.
This session has a particular focus on governance, culture and leadership responsibilities.
Dates: 30 September - 1 October 2020
It will be delivered across three modules as follows:
Module One
Introduction, Context & Culture -Wed 30 Sept 9.30am-11.30am
Module Two
Leadership Responsibilities in Safeguarding -Wed 30 Sept 1.00pm-2.30pm
Module Three
Resources, Support and Audit Thu 1 Oct 9.30am-11.30am
Download the flyer for more information
REMAINING CPSL WEBINARS 
Responding to Problematic Sexual Behaviours in Children
The final two webinars of the three part series are designed to help members of faith communities gain awareness of and understand and manage problematic sexual behaviours in children.
The webinars will feature Robert Tucker. Robert is an Independent Social Work Consultant and is the Director of RGT Training and Consultancy, an independent agency in the United Kingdom specialising in sexual abuse, sexual behaviour problems and child trauma. Robert specialises in working with children, young people and their caregivers where there are concerns about sexual abuse and children’s sexual behaviour, providing assessments and intervention to children and adolescents who are victims/suspected victims of abuse along with children who display sexually inappropriate or sexually harmful behaviours.
Robert will be joining the webinars live from the UK - to facilitate Robert's participation, all sessions will commence at 8.00am AEST.
REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR PLACE
Part 2:
Understanding and Managing
Problematic Sexualised Behaviour in Children
Date: Wednesday 26 August 2020
Time: 8:00 am-10:00 am AEST
Cost: $50 + GST for members [1] / $55 + GST for non-members [2]
Registrations close: 23 August 2020
Who should register to attend:
This webinar will be of interest to caregivers of children with problematic sexual behaviour, teachers, youth and community workers, therapists and faith leaders and support personnel.
Those who are intending to join this webinar are highly recommended to join parts one and three as well but this is not a requirement to join.
The webinar will be hosted by Daniele Donnini (CPSL Director of Safeguarding)
Learn more information about this session in our flyer - Understanding and Managing Problematic Sexualised Behaviour in Children (flyer)
[1] A member refers to Catholic Church Authorities who are party to the Members of the Company – Catholic Professional Standards Ltd. As at February 2020, members include a Church Authority who is a member of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (Australian Episcopal Conference for the Roman Catholic Church) or a member of Catholic Religious Australia.
[2] A non-member is any Church Authority, Catholic entity or other organisation or group that is not party to the Members of the Company – Catholic Professional Standards Ltd.
Part 3:
Key Issues for Specialised Safeguarding/
Child Protection Personnel, Therapists and Counsellors
Date: Thursday 3 September 2020
Time: 8:00 am-10:00 am AEST
Cost: $50 + GST for members [1] / $55 + GST for non-members [2]
Registrations close: 31 August 2020
Who should register to attend:
This webinar is aimed at counsellors, therapists or specialist workers who undertake direct work with children (child protection workers or safeguarding personnel – especially those who work in schools).
Those who are intending to join this webinar are highly recommended to join parts one and two as well but this is not a requirement to join.
The webinar will be hosted by Daniele Donnini (CPSL Director of Safeguarding)
Learn more information about this session in our flyer - Key Issues for Specialised Safeguarding/Child Protection Personnel, Therapists and Counsellors (flyer)
[1] A member refers to Catholic Church Authorities who are party to the Members of the Company – Catholic Professional Standards Ltd. As at February 2020, members include a Church Authority who is a member of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (Australian Episcopal Conference for the Roman Catholic Church) or a member of Catholic Religious Australia.
[2] A non-member is any Church Authority, Catholic entity or other organisation or group that is not party to the Members of the Company – Catholic Professional Standards Ltd.
