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BST: Safeguarding Children Conference 2025

  • Hills Church 79 Queens Road Everton Hills, QLD, 4053 Australia (map)

Silence Isn’t Safe: From Pulpits to Playrooms, Conversations That Protect

Featuring renowned Christian sexologist and speaker Patricia Weerakoon

Join us on Saturday 9 August for a one-day event that equips churches and ministries to prevent, identify, and respond to abuse - with biblical wisdom and practical tools.

Led by experts in theology, law enforcement, social work, and trauma, this conference is for anyone passionate about creating safe, strong Christian communities.

What to Expect

Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Keynote with Patricia Weerakoon – Learn how to talk with children about sex and relationships in age-appropriate, biblically grounded ways — and why this is one of the most powerful ways to protect them.

  • Theology with Rev Dr Richard Gibson – Discover how the Bible confronts predatory behaviour among God’s people, and what that means for today’s church.

  • Elective Sessions – Choose from focused sessions on grooming awareness, managing known offenders in church, and a theological lens on children in the Old Testament.

  • Q&A with Experts – Ask your questions and get real, practical responses.

  • Resource Bookstall – Explore tools, literature, and materials to support your ministry.

  • Connect with Ministry Workers – Build relationships and learn from others navigating similar responsibilities and challenges.

For more information and to register, please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW

There genuinely are limited spaces available — don’t miss out.

Despite having completed mandatory child protection training many times over the years, I found my eyes were opened to a new level. Everyone should be encouraged to participate so that whole congregations have the awareness and strategies to keep our children safe.
— Sandi Barclay, Previous Attendee