• pdf UN Conventions on the Rights of the Child(1.16 MB)

The National Principles for Child Safe Organisations have been finalised following sector wide consultation from 2017 – 2018.

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Australia ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1990. Under the Convention, children and young people, like adults, possess human rights. They also have the right to special protection because of their vulnerability to exploitation and abuse. Under the Convention, a child is defined as every human being below eighteen years of age.

A wide range of organisations work with children and young people throughout Australia. These may be small and community based, such as a sports club or playgroup where families and community members contribute voluntarily, through to more highly organised structures like schools, hospitals and churches. These may also be businesses or organisations employing staff and/or volunteers providing services to and working with children and young people, and which may work across state boundaries.

• pdf National Principles for Child Safe Organisations(1.86 MB)

• pdf Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse Final Report(5.38 MB)

‘I am with you always even to the end of the world’.

These words from Matthew’s Gospel capture well the driving force behind our dear Sister Marie’s life. Deep faith in the one who called her and loved her unconditionally. At approximately 5.15pm on Friday 8th November, our dear Sister, Marie, came face to face with the one she had lovingly and generously served for over seven decades as a Daughter of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.

From Thursday, August 22nd, to Monday, August 26th, the Sisters of the Australian Province gathered at Hartzer Park, our Retreat and Conference Center, for the annual Province Assembly for 2024. This year’s Assembly was especially significant, as it took place during the Congregation's 150th Jubilee Year. Around 50 of our sisters gathered for a wonderful and enriching Assembly in which Sr Philippa Murphy our Provincial facilitated. This year’s Assembly was truly a special gathering, as the sisters reflected and celebrated 150 years of the congregation over 5 wonderful days.

The Hon Eva Lawler MP, Former Chief Minister of the Northern Territory congratulated the Sisters for the 150th Jubilee Year.

Ms Lawler extended her thanks on behalf of the people of the Northern Territory, for the 116 years of continuing work the Daughters have done in the NT.

In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the Honorable Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia, sent a heartfelt letter congratulating the Sisters of the Australian Province on this momentous Jubilee. We extend our deepest gratitude to the Prime Minister for his warm wishes, graciously offered on behalf of the people of Australia.

On this day, August 30th, 1874, 150 years ago, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart were founded. Today, we celebrate this 150th Jubilee with hearts filled with thanksgiving for the last 150 years.

From August 22nd to 26th, the Sisters of the Australian Province gathered at Hartzer Park for their annual Province Assembly, marking a significant moment during the Congregation's 150th Jubilee Year. Lay participants, including Partners in Mission, Associates, and long-time friends, joined the Sisters to reflect on the Charism of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, with a special emphasis on the Jubilee.