Child Protection Week

Tuesday, September 30

Committed to a safe and welcoming Church

As parishes marked Safeguarding Sunday on September 14, Archbishop Patrick O’Regan has described it as an opportunity to not only reaffirm safeguarding practices and protocols but to celebrate the presence of children, young people and those who are vulnerable.

Changing perceptions of foster caring

The urgent need for foster carers was highlighted by Centacare Catholic Community Services during national Child Protection Week (September 7-13).

Tee Tree Gully parish members with some of the art created for Adelaide Archdiocese’s Safeguarding Sunday art competition.

Kids come first at Tea Tree Gully

Tea Tree Gully parish, winner of the Adelaide Archdiocese’s Safeguarding Sunday art competition, has been praised for its commitment to giving children a voice.

Art competition marks Safeguarding Sunday

Children in parishes will be busy showing their artistic skills this month when they take part in a competition being conducted by the Adelaide Archdiocese as part of Child Protection Week.

Youth voices the key to safety in faith-based organisations

Faith-based organisations need to address issues of power dynamics, familiarity, concerning behaviour and judgement to make young people feel safe and prevent child abuse, according to new Australian Catholic University research released during national Child Protection Week.