Holiday Kids Clubs are important ministries. They build relationships and help children encounter the God of the Bible without the distractions and pressures of everyday life. However, they are not without risk. The following are 8 questions you must...

SEPTEMBER 2023 Having passed the halfway point for 2023, it is good to take stock of how things are going in your ministries and make sure you are aware of some recent changes to ensure continued safe practices for the rest of the year. In this...

MAY 2023 After a busy start to the year, it is good to be able to touch base with you about resources, upcoming changes and what’s on in the coming months.   If you are receiving this newsletter for the first time, we have included you...

We warmly extend an invitation to current and prospective BTS reps to attend this upcoming online event. There is the option to attend either an evening session or a morning session to accommodate your availability. Please see the dates and times below. Evening...

Farewell and thanks to Elissa This week we say goodbye to Elissa Donnellan who is finishing up with the CPU after almost 4 years. We thank Elissa for her role in shaping the look and feel of the CPU, and the Breaking the Silence training and resources...

Young Helper Agreement for Leaders (aged 12-17 years old) – PDF

After a great response to the first two sessions of our newest training resource, we’re pleased to be able to offer two more sessions in November. There is a maximum of 15 spaces for each session, so get in quick to secure your spot. Enquiries and...

Welcome to our new team members We are pleased to welcome two new staff to the CPU team who have recently joined us. Their skills and experience are a great asset and will help us continue to provide support and assistance to individuals, churches and...

Thank you, and farewell to Courtney It is with both sadness and thankfulness that we let you know that Ms Courtney Chan has decided to resign as Administration Manager with the CPU. Courtney was the first person to join Liz McClean when the ‘Child Protection...

On 10th November 2021, NSW Parliament passed a bill to make implementation of the Royal Commission’s Child Safe Standards a requirement for child-related organisations. What is the Child Safe Scheme? The Children’s Guardian Amendment (Child Safe...

In 2021, the Conduct Protocol Unit team has had a few changes. Jon Flood has now moved to the role of Director of Partner Ministries for Jericho Road. We thank him for his years of service and wish him well in this new area of work. Vera Buvcevska, who...

The 2020 edition of Breaking the Silence comes with a new look, new website, new training and new resources. Breaking the Silence 2020 Edition replaces all existing policies and processes in place in the church. This includes previous editions of Breaking...

Read the announcement on the PCNSW website, here.

The Presbyterian Church of Australia’s General Assembly has issued a formal apology to victims of sexual abuse in the Church. The 2019 General Assembly, which comprises delegates from across Australia and meets for business every three years, was hosted...

PCNSW/ACT General Manager, Jeof Falls, confirmed “the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory was working through the process of opting-in to the National Redress Scheme. “Institutions have two years to opt-in to the...