
Child and Youth

Overview of the Changes to Working-With-Children Checks
Published on August 19, 2017As a result of the Royal Commission into child sex abuse in institutions, five amendments…
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New Child Safe Standards Implemented 1st January 2017 in Victoria
Published on September 9, 2016New compulsory minimum standards for child safety and protection were introduced on 1st January 2016…
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New Law in Victoria Makes it Compulsory to Report Child Sex Abuse
Published on August 15, 2016Recently we posted an article on the ‘failure to protect’ legislation introduced by the Victorian…
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Child Sex Abuse and ‘Failure to Protect’ Legislation
Published on May 27, 2016The Victorian Parliament’s Family and Community Development Committee recently produced a document titled ‘Betrayal of…
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Re-iterating the Importance of Protecting Children from Abuse
Published on February 24, 2016Some time ago we published an article on the necessity of making your church organisation…
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Responding to Historical Allegations of Sexual Abuse
Published on April 7, 2015With the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse being expected to continue for some time…
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Fact Sheet on Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children
Published on December 8, 2014New laws have been passed in the Victorian parliament regarding the abuse of children and…
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Does Your Church Operate a Crèche?
Published on September 30, 2014If your church runs or is considering running a crèche for very young children and babies,…
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Risk Management Issues for Youth Camps and Excursions
Published on July 9, 2013Youth and children’s camps and excursions can give our kids the opportunity to enjoy a…
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Is Your Church a Safe Place for Children?
Published on January 17, 2013At Churches of Christ in Australia we are committed to creating safe places for children….
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