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This week is National Child Protection Week (6-12 September) and celebrate its 30th year with the theme: Putting children first.
National Child Protection Week is all about celebrating the many ways – big and small – that everyone in the community can make a difference in the life of a child. Most importantly, we need to recognise that parenting is like sailing a boat; it takes skill and practice, anyone can encounter rough waters from time to time, and we can all do our bit to help build the safe harbours and lighthouses that all families need.
The Missionary Society of St. Columban in Australia (the Society) is actively committed to fostering communities of safeguarding that recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children.
Related links
- Resources from: National Association for Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN)
- Catholic Professional Standards Ltd (CPSL) Impact Report: presents key data related to CPSL's capacity building and audit activities, captures feedback from those who have accessed services and explores emerging trends and themes from our first ten audits conducted with dioceses and religious institutes.
- The Missionary Society of St. Columban in Australia (the Society) Safeguarding Statement and Policy
- National Catholic Safeguarding Standards - The National Catholic Safeguarding Standards provide a framework for Catholic Church entities to build child-safe cultures.
