Br. Tony Shanahan, Alumni Coordinator
Born in Sydney, Australia, Br. Tony entered the Congregation of Christian Brothers after secondary school, having been inspired by the Brothers who taught him to pursue his interest in education. During his 12 years as a secondary school teacher he completed a BA (English and Politics). However, his professional direction changed in 1983 when he came to Rome to do the License in Psychology at the Pontifical Gregorian University. The following years saw him in a series of roles in formation and congregational leadership, for 15 years in Australia, then 17 years in Africa. During this time he was involved with the pilot phase of the Centre for Child Protection Blended Learning program, then in helping to facilitate a number of groups undertake this program in Nairobi, Kenya. In March 2021 he returned to Rome to take up an administrative role at his Congregation’s General House. The issue of safeguarding has been a prominent part of his experience and work for 30 years, and he is delighted to be involved with alumni through the new IADC.
The studies completed at the Institute of Anthropology (IADC), whether the Diploma or the Licentiate programs, provide students with the knowledge and awareness to assist them in the work of safeguarding. Nevertheless, the journey continues, and some may encounter various challenges in whatever role(s) they take on in safeguarding.
The studies completed at the Institute of Anthropology (IADC), whether the Diploma or the Licentiate programs, provide students with the knowledge and awareness to assist them in the work of safeguarding. Nevertheless, the journey continues, and some may encounter various challenges in whatever role(s) they take on in safeguarding.
What nourishes and supports alumni along the way, especially when encountering the challenges of isolation, denial, lack of comprehension, institutional and cultural resistance, even outright opposition?
What nourishes and supports alumni along the way, especially when encountering the challenges of isolation, denial, lack of comprehension, institutional and cultural resistance, even outright opposition?
Our alumni network promotes a continuing collaboration with the IADC and our growing worldwide network. Collaboration is a two-way street, a mutual relationship: the IADC wants to support and assist alumni, and hope they can also assist us from time to time in our work.
Our alumni network promotes a continuing collaboration with the IADC and our growing worldwide network. Collaboration is a two-way street, a mutual relationship: the IADC wants to support and assist alumni, and hope they can also assist us from time to time in our work.
