Safeguarding Directions
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Safeguarding Directions
Presented by Dr Ursula Stephens, CEO, ACSL
Presented by Dr Ursula Stephens, CEO, ACSL
Recorded 29 January 2026
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Safeguarding in the Catholic Church is increasing in prominence. This session will provide an overview of direction of safeguarding initiatives as indicated in the second Pontifical Commission Annual Report and the proposed Universal Guidelines Framework.
Dr Ursula Stephens is CEO of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited (ACSL). Ursula has a deep understanding of the social services sector, government relations and community services more broadly.
These initiatives will help provide context to our work in Australia and overseas centres. They will guide our continued efforts at creating a safeguarding culture in all Church entities.
Link to Second Pontifical Commission Annual Report
Link to Universal Guidelines Framework
Dr Ursula Stephens is CEO of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited (ACSL). Ursula has a deep understanding of the social services sector, government relations and community services more broadly.
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Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd respectfully acknowledges all Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia.
We pay respect to their Elders, past and present, and young leaders of today and the future. ACSL commits itself to the ongoing work of reconciliation with our Aboriginal families and communities.
ACSL acknowledges the lifelong trauma of abuse victims and survivors and their families; the failure of the Catholic Church to protect, believe and respond justly to children and adults at risk; and the consequent breaches of community trust.