From your Professional Standards Officer, Denise
Last month SMO introduced the use of “two-factor authentication” (2FA) when persons login to the site. This was done to increase security and to protect the data of all users of the site. If you did not set up 2FA before 14 July, you will no longer be able to login to SMO.
For assistance to set up 2FA, please contact Holly: email; ph (08) 8267 5211.
This annual event is a great opportunity for your congregation to highlight the importance of keeping our children safe and for building our culture of child safety (indeed safety for all!)
It assists us to meet LCA Child Safety Standards (especially Standards 1, 2 and 3).
I encourage all congregations to engage in some way with this event, even those who are not currently blessed with children. In this way we can be ambassadors of child protection in our communities.
There is a wealth of resources available. The following are recommended:
- A 55-second videoclip from the Wiggles introducing National Child Protection week:
The Wiggles message for National Child Protection Week 2022 – YouTube
Consider screening this before or after worship service on Sunday 3rd September. - Other video resources are here: Video Resources – NAPCAN
[General information about the National Association for Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) is here: About us – NAPCAN ] - Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson provided by the Daniel Morecombe Foundation – an award winning, live-streamed event for children on Tuesday 5th September.
To register: Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson – The Daniel Morcombe Foundation
This free event is directed to primary aged children and their families and provides age-appropriate personal safety strategies.
There are two sessions, 4-7 years and 8-12 years. This year the focus is on consent.
N.B. this session will be recorded and available for those not able to watch it live.
Recordings of previous sessions (some important topics) are available, and the sessions are supported by downloadable children’s activities. - LCA- specific resources, especially the child-friendly “Safe at Church”, “Speak Up”, and Children’s Feedback items.
CSS Resources – Lutheran Church of Australia (lca.org.au) - Online safety: explore the terrific resources provided on the e-safety Commissioner’s site (for Parents, Kids, Young People, Seniors, Diverse Communities etc)
Online safety | eSafety Commissioner - Leaders and other adults may also register for free webinars:
FINAL – Official Program Webinars & Events 2023 – NAPCAN
