Dec2022
Revised due date for Child Safety Plans
Child Safety Plans for congregations are now due on 31 March 2023, after the LCANZ’s General Church Board (GCB) approved an extension to the original deadline of 20 September 2022.
Sep2022
Changes to reporting requirements
Child Safety Self-Assessments and Plans now only need to be completed on a biennial basis, once every two years, instead of annually.
Sep2022
Welcome, Nicole!
We are delighted to welcome Nicole Hall to the Church Safety Standards support team in the Churchwide office.
Mar2022
Child Safety webinar draws hundreds
More than 370 people participated in the first LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations webinar, held on Saturday 26 March.
Feb2022
Webinar offers vital child safety information
If you are a congregational leader or if you are involved with children and youth ministries or programs, put the afternoon of Saturday 26 March 2022 in your diary now!
Nov2021
Church child safety standards approved
The LCA’s new Child Safety Standards for Congregations have been approved by the General Church Board (GCB). These standards were developed to implement the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations across all LCA congregations in Australia.
