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2026 Training Opportunities!___

Upcoming Face to Face Safeguarding Training Dates

at the Bishop Bede Heather Centre Blacktown:

                 Cycle 1 (Introductory Training for New Volunteers – Modules 1-3) 

– Wednesday 11th February 2026 (9.30am-2.30pm)

                 Cycle 2 (Renewal Training after two years – Modules 4-5) 

– Wednesday 11th March 2026 (9.30am-2.30pm)

                 Cycle 3 (Refresher Training after another two years – Module 6) 

– TBA

 

Please register at    https://parracatholic.org/connect/events/?series=safeguarding-training

 

Do you need to catch up on some Modules?

 

Please register for one of these options by emailing: safeguardingtraining@parracatholic.org

If you would like to complete the training online ‘Sign Up’ by clicking on this link: https://learning.safeguarding.org.au

If you have any questions about the Safeguarding Training, please email Maria Kervin, Community Engagement and Education Officer at: maria.kervin@parracatholic.org .

MANDATORY DIOCESEAN SAFEGUARDING TRAINING

As part of the Diocese of Parramatta’s commitment to ensuring all children and adults at risk are safe, respected, protected and supported in our care, all volunteers in our parishes and ministries are required to complete Mandatory Safeguarding Training. The Diocese supports all Parishes with ongoing education in safeguarding training with an online learning platform and/or in person (face-to-face) sessions linked and listed below.  

https://learning.safeguarding.org.au

Cycle 1  (New volunteers who have not completed any training within the Diocese)

Module 1: Understanding Safeguarding and the Child Safe Standards

Module 2: Legal Compliance, Risk Of Significant Harm and Reportable Conduct

Module 3: Working with Adults at Risk and Understanding Boundaries

 

Cycle 2  (Renewal Training for volunteers who completed Cycle 1 two years ago)

Module 4: Applying the Child Safe Standards to Safeguard Children & Adults at Risk

Module 5: Legal Compliance, Risk Of Significant Harm and Reportable Conduct

 

Cycle 3  (Refresher Training after another two years) 

Module 6: COMING SOON to the online learning platform.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK

The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is a NSW Government requirement for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW (Renewed every five years). 

You can apply for one here: https://wwccheck.ocg.nsw.gov.au/Apply