The NSW Commission for Children and Young People has recently launched a new, interactive working with children check website with updated information to reflect new laws with respect to working with children and young people. The new website follows a question and answer format to help people understand the requirements for the many varied volunteer/employment situations, as well as… Continue reading

Hi. My name is Emma Parr and I have recently taken on the role of co-ordinating the work of Uniting Church Scripture (Special Religious Education) teachers in Government Schools in NSW & ACT. I am also responsible for co-ordinating the Child Protection requirements for volunteers within Congregations…. Continue reading

by Judyth Roberts Dec 21st, 2009 In late 2009 research was undertaken in the US and the UK by the Uniting Church Assembly to explore ways that Godly Play may be nurtured and implemented in the Australian church context. Godly Play is able to provide a powerful way to engage children’s spirituality, through a focus on scripture, ritual and worship and it is important that we… Continue reading

The ABS reports that with just over 300,000 births for the year ending 30 June 2009, “Australia’s total fertility rate reached a 30 year high with just under 2 babies per woman, the highest since 1977″. The population growth rate is also at its highest level since 1969. What might this mean for children’s ministry at your church? How can you reach out to families with babies and young children… Continue reading

ABC3 launched last week, snagging just under 50% of the total viewing audience Australia wide (82% in Perth). Designed to be specifically for children – much like CBBC in the UK – the new digital-only channel is showing a range of shows for kids from Australia and around the world. Director of ABC TV Kim Dalton said this week: “These figures are fantastic and just confirm what we have been… Continue reading

Download the questionnaire to help you gauge How Child Friendly your church is. How Child Friendly is Your… Continue reading

There has been a surprising amount of media coverage concerning the proposal to trial a 10 week ethics course in 7 primary schools. The course is designed by the St James Ethics Centre and is supported by the P&C executive. If the trial is successful, it is intended that an ethics course would become an option in the SRE timeslot, reducing the numbers in non-SRE groups. The decision about… Continue reading

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) recently endorsed “Protecting Australia’s Children is Everyone’s Business, National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009 – 2020″…. Continue reading

Forum –  Recruiting and Keeping Volunteers. sponsored by  ICCOREIS

When: On Monday 31st August, 9.30 – 3.45

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Surely a time to celebrate the contribution of children to the life of the church and challenge the church to fresh vision, inspired by the spirit of the child. Visit Year of the Child… Continue reading