Professional Standards Update May 2020
LCANZ Safe Church Training is now available online in lieu of face-to-face workshops.
A number of people have already worked through this training which is provided in partnership with Australian Lutheran College.
Safe church training at all levels remains valid for three years. Those who last completed training before 2017 will need to complete full training as soon as possible. But those who have completed training since the beginning of 2017 will only need to complete refresher training which we hope will be made available very shortly.
If you’re unsure about what you need to do, please talk to your SP3 Coordinator or give Holly or myself a call at District Office
Working With Children Checks are required for most in leadership positions, and also for those who would normally work with children.
If you have a current police check, this is no longer sufficient. Please don’t wait until things get back to ‘normal’. We need to be ready for that time which means acting now.
Members cannot start working with children without a current WWCC. For our Northern Territory members a WWCC is an Ochre Card.
Stay safe online: COVID-19 has meant that many of us have looked at staying connected via various forms of technology. A reminder that we have a Social Media Policy and we have been working on Social Media Guidelines and guidelines for safe online ministry.
Even though most congregations have now already set up online ministry events it’s not too late to review what is being done and how it is being done. As with any ministry event it should be planned well, risk assessed and managed, and formally approved by your governing council (possibly through the SP3 system and Permission to Proceed).
Please do not underestimate the need for this or dangers present. Unscrupulous persons have already been taking advantage of the current situation.
Please call 8267 5211 or email psd.sa-nt@lca.org.au to discuss your situation. We can provide information that assists you keeping your people safe.
