ACSL welcomes The Hon. Duncan Kerr, Former Federal Judge and Chair of the National Appeals and Review Panel, and Mr Pat Mullins, Partner at Mullins Lawyers, to discuss balance of probabilities and moral certainty. Within the professional standards and safeguarding spaces investigations are undertaken to determine whether an allegation(s) is
Capturing the voices of children and adults at risk, presented by Associate Professor Tim Moore, Australian Catholic University
Join us for a webinar on – an end-of-year roundup of critical updates to employment law. CER’s expert lawyers, Martin Dunne and Devina Ramchurn, will guide you through changes that employers need to be aware of as the year comes to a close. Key topics include: Delegate Rights: Understand the new entitlements and protections
Hear our colleague Associate Professor Marcus Pound from Durham University Centre for Catholic Studies present a webinar: Boundary Breaking - the crisis of child sexual abuse in the Catholic community in England and Wales. Associate Professor Marcus Pound will share his insights from a project that broke new ground, with
Presented by Dr David Treanor of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Presented by Susan Pascoe AM. Susan was a member of the working group responsible for organising the recent global synod in Rome (October 2024). During this webinar, Susan will reflect upon governance themes within the synod, and link them to broader governance themes within the church. Susan Pascoe is Adjunct
Student Spiritual Life Survey: Understand the spiritual beliefs, attitudes and practices of students and the impact of school activities on their faith. The online information session is an opportunity to hear about the Student Spiritual Life Survey, view sample reports and understand how it might empower faith-based schools to fulfil their mission. Attend
We are delighted to be co-hosting Fr Hans Zollner SJ for his Australia and New Zealand speaking tour in February 2025. Click here to register for each event https://www.acsltd.org.au/fr-hans-zollner-speaking-tour-february-2025/
Working in safeguarding involves many complexities and challenges. This day offers an opportunity to reflect on how this important work affects your faith life, spirituality, and view of the Church.
This two-hour interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term 'adult at risk' and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category. The workshop will cover defining the term 'adult at risk', identifying risk factors, describing the issue of transient risk and exploring safeguarding considerations for adults
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore the term "adult at risk" and identify the essential safeguarding principles related to individuals within this category. Learning Outcomes By completing this workshop participants will be able to: Define the term "adult at risk". Identify risk factors for adults at risk. Describe the
This session has been designed for those with leadership responsibilities in Catholic organisations including bishops and congregational leaders of religious institutes. This training has been written to meet the requirements of NCSS Standard 5.3.2 it is held in two sessions around six weeks apart
We are excited to announce we are partnering with knowmore Legal Service to offer this upcoming learning opportunity. Equip yourself with the critical knowledge needed to navigate the legal and legislative requirements and environment when working with and supporting victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. This essential training session
DREAM BIG WEBINAR We are delighted to invite all parents and carers to the first in a series of free online webinars on helping children find their passions, pathways and careers. This is in collaboration with BEYOND, who offer a free, highly personalised careers that helps students discover their interests
A panel presentation and discussion with Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Very Rev Fr Chris De Souza, Fr Brian Lucas Archbishop Mark Coleridge BA DSS leads the Archdiocese of Brisbane, offering spiritual guidance with wisdom, dedication, and faith. Very Rev Chris de Souza, General Secretary, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. In addition to many
This interactive workshop allows learners to explore safeguarding risk management and identify the essential tools, considerations and steps within such processes. Learning Outcomes By completing this module participants will be able to: identify the importance of risk management as a component of safeguarding identify and describe common safeguarding risks within
Parish Priests and Administrators, with their Parish Pastoral Councils (PPCs), are invited to an evening of formation on the importance and role of Parish Pastoral Councils. This is a repeat of the 2025 sessions especially for new parish council members as well as parishes and PPC members who missed out.
Presented by Dr Michael-Carr Gregg. Dr Michael Carr-Gregg BA (Hons) MA, PhD MAAPI Cert Child Internet Safety (UCLAN) Child, Adolescent and Family Psychologist Michael is one of Australia's highest profile psychologists working in all forms of media. A successful author, speaker, broadcaster and mental health advocate, Michael works in private practice
Bonnie MacLellan CSJ will guide us through essential topics such as governance options, the role of a commissary and its characteristics and navigating the process of moving to completionBonnie is a Sister of Saint Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. She holds a Master of Public Health and a
This two-hour session for Boards and Trustees includes identifying the roles and responsibilities in safeguarding based on legal and canonical requirements, and strengthening organisational policies as part of a safeguarding framework.
