Safe Church
Our Church is committed to modelling the love of Christ to all people we have contact with. We are committed to partnering with individuals, parents and families in providing meaningful, welcoming and fun experiences in high quality, safe environments. We want to ensure that when anyone (especially children, young people and vulnerable adults) interacts with the ministries and activities of our Church that they feel safe – physically, emotionally and spiritually.
The NSW Government requires organisations to implement ten Child Safe Standards with respect to children and young people and we are committed to upholding these standards in our Church community. Every adult working with children or young people holds a valid Working with Children Check. We use strict screening procedures. We have a process for anyone (including children and young people) to be able to raise any concerns they may have, and for the Church to respond in a timely and appropriate manner, including reporting concerns to the relevant authorities if appropriate. We train our leaders and volunteers to understand their responsibilities, to ensure our Church is a safe place.
We encourage anyone with concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person at our Church, or any other concerns about safety, to contact a member of the Safe Church Team. Details of our Safe Church Team and options for contacting them can be found below.
The below Policies and Procedures are available in the Church office to view should you wish.
Please contact the office between the hours of 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday for this.
- Safe Church Policy
- Procedure for Staff and Volunteers
- Procedure for Conflict Resolutions
- Procedure for Handling Complaints Against Staff and Volunteers
- Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers
- Baptist Association – Code of Ethics and Conduct
- Baptist Association – Policy for Handling Allegations Against Recognised & Accredited Ministers
- Baptist Association – Procedure for Handling Allegations Against Recognised & Accredited Ministers.
Forms Used in Relation to these Policies and Procedures
Available in the Church office
- Safe Church Concerns Form
- Safe Ministry Questionnaire (over 18)
- Safe Ministry Questionnairre (under 18)
- Ministry Registration Form – Children
- Ministry Registration Form – Youth
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Our Service Times:
Sundays at 9:30AM, 4PM & 6PM
Address
15-17 Duffy Avenue Thornleigh NSW 2120
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