Jan2025
Permission to Proceed for Activities and Programs
As we commence all our new congregational activities and programs for 2025, this comes as a reminder that all events must have a safety plan and risk assessment. Within the LCANZ,… Read more
Nov2024
Wearing our “Best Clothes”
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you… Read more
Oct2024
A Place for Reconciliation and Cultural Safety
This month I would like to highlight the piece of artwork “Many Eyes.” You might have seen this displayed in various places; you might even have it displayed at your… Read more
Sep2024
It’s that time of year!
No, I’m not referring to Grand Final weekend, or the sneezy season, or even the forthcoming General Convention of Synod! Rather I’m reminding us all that it’s now time for… Read more
Mar2024
Risky Business???
Did you know that our church requires us to develop a safety plan for all of our church events and activities, from our weekly worship services to our Bible studies,… Read more
Feb2024
But I don’t work with children!!
If you are involved in serving in a role in your congregation, you will have been asked to obtain a Working with Children Check (in Victoria) or a Working with… Read more
Sep2023
“It won’t happen here!!”
Photo by Noah Silliman on Unsplash As I work with congregations in our District, I sometimes meet members who believe our Safe Church practices are unnecessary, “over the top,” or a “lot of… Read more
Aug2023
From your Professional Standards Officer, Denise
Last month SMO introduced the use of “two-factor authentication” (2FA) when persons login to the site. This was done to increase security and to protect the data of all users… Read more
Aug2022
What’s so important about the 30th September?
Sunday 31 July marked the due date for completion of the self assessment task for congregations. The next steps are for Congregation and Parish Church Councils to review findings, develop and commit… Read more
Jul2022
What’s so important about the 31st July?
The first target in the Governance and Reporting Framework for the Child Safety Standards is due on 31 July. The actions required are Congregation/parish council appoints assessor to conduct self-assessment…. Read more