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CPSL publishes 'How-to' guide for engaging children & young people in conversations about safeguarding
Introducing CPSL
Catholic Professional Standards Limited (CPSL) is committed to fostering a culture of safety and care for children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with the Catholic Church. Watch this video to learn about our establishment, purpose and objectives.
National Catholic Safeguarding Standards
The National Catholic Safeguarding Standards set out 10 Standards, providing the framework for Catholic Church entities to build child-safe cultures and to advance the safety of children across the Catholic Church in Australia.
The National Catholic Safeguarding Standards take into account the guidance of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations adopted by the Council of Australian Governments (Feb 2019).
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Committed leadership, governance and culture
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Children are safe, informed and participate
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Partnering with families, carers and communities
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Equity is promoted and diversity is respected
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Robust human resource management
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Effective complaints management
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Ongoing education and training
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Safe physical and online environments
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Continuous improvement
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Policies and procedures support child safety
Keep up to date
To stay informed about the development of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, publishing of reports, training opportunities and more of our work, subscribe to our newsletter.
Latest news
CPSL Newsletter Vol 2, Ed 10 October 2019
This edition of our newsletter has a focus on engaging with the broader Australian community in initiatives which honour and support adults (and their extended networks) who are victims and survivors of sexual abuse and trauma as well as highlighting opportunities to champion and celebrate the rights and dignity of children and those who care for them.
Church continues to strengthen child safety practices
Source: CathNews
Child safety reforms still progressing slowly
Source: Eureka Street