Parishes across the Archdiocese of Adelaide will come together on September 14 to mark Safeguarding Sunday, a dedicated day to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect children, young people and adults at risk by creating safe, inclusive and respectful Church environments.
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.
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Children are being encouraged to show their artistic skills as part of a competition marking Safeguarding Sunday on September 8.
As parishes prepare to mark Safeguarding Sunday on September 10 at the conclusion of National Child Protection Week, the importance of giving children a voice was highlighted by the Guardian for Children and Young People, Shona Reid, at a forum at Sophia Centre last month.
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.
Parishes around the State will mark National Child Protection Week and Safeguarding Sunday by distributing fridge magnets to children to encourage them to have a say.
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