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Lutheran Church of Australia

where love comes to life

  • ABOUT US
        • A BIT ABOUT US

          The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the world, with over 70 million members. This website tells the story of Australian and New Zealand Lutherans, following Jesus Christ – where love comes to life. Whoever you are, whatever your story, you’re welcome here with us.

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  • ONLINE PORTAL
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For general use

Hover on an image, point to the title, and then left-click to download.

Statement of Commitment poster

Child Safety Standards for Congregations booklet

Child Safety Standards for Congregations booklet – low-ink version

Child Safety Standards overview video

Three Steps handout

Child Safety Standards poster

Child Safety Standards PowerPoint slide – widescreen

Child Safety Standards PowerPoint slide – normal

Resources for each Child Safety Standard

We are developing resources to help you implement each standard in your Child Safety Standards Action Plan. Hover on an image, point to the title, and then left-click to download.

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CSS Standard 1 video

Statement of Commitment poster

Child Safety Commitment scrolling PowerPoint

Statement of Commitment slide - widescreen

Statement of Commitment slide - standard

ChildSafe – Listening to children – PowerPoint

ChildSafe – We empower children to have a voice – PowerPoint

ChildSafe – We take the safety of children seriously – PowerPoint

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Activity Book

Your Rights Poster

Empowering Children – Touch – brochure

CSS Standard 2 feedback form

CSS Standard 2 feedback form for activities and events

CSS Standard 2 video

Safe Hand handout

Speak Up poster A4

Speak Up poster A5

CSS Speak Up Poster PowerPoint

Children's Address PowerPoint and Script

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CSS Commitment Poster

Parent/Caregiver Feedback Form

Grow Ministries 'Welcoming children and families'

ChildSafe organisations guide for parents and carers

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LCA Heart Talk Booklet

Child's Voice Booklet (VACCA)

Cultural Safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations Booklet (SNAICC)

Keeping our kids safe A4 worksheets (National Office for Child Safety)

Cultural Safety Aboriginal Children tipsheet (CCYP)

Safety of Children with a Disability tipsheet (CCYP)

Safety of Children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds tipsheet (CCYP)

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CSS Standard 5 video

Working With Children Checks FAQ

Standards of Ethical Behaviour

ChildSafe Code of Practice

LCA Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Procedure

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CSS Standard 6 feedback form

Professional Standards Report Abuse Poster

Professional Standards Report Abuse bulletin promos

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Safe Church Training webpage

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LCA Online Worship and Ministry Guidelines

Risk Management webpage

Child Safe Organisations: Checklist for online safety

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Policies webpage

LCA Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy

LCA Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults Procedure

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LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations
Lutheran Church of Australia

197 Archer Street North Adelaide SA 5006
08 8267 7300 or 0491 011 643
css@lca.org.au

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