Safeguarding training for Boards and Trustees

This training program has been designed to address the governance responsibilities for safeguarding. The program will help boards and trustees to:

• Understand the importance of safeguarding for your organisation, particularly in relation to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
• Understand your safeguarding responsibilities as Responsible Persons under ACNC.
• Identify the roles and responsibilities in safeguarding based on legal and canonical requirements.
• Encourage a respectful, accountable and trauma-informed safeguarding culture.
• Identify red flag issues of concern at the strategic and leadership level​.
• Strengthen organisational policies and create risk registers as part of a safeguarding framework.
• Further equip you with skills and resources to be confident in promoting good safeguarding practice in the Church and community.