ChurchSafe

The Anglican Diocese of Perth is committed to Safe Ministry, we are committed to:

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1. The implementation of appropriate Policies, Protocols and Codes of Conduct with the aim of protecting and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
    

2. Rigorous background screening processes for all clergy and lay leaders.
    

3. Transparency and accountability when addressing complaints of misconduct against Clergy and lay leaders, with full regard to legal and ethical considerations.
    

4. The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children and adults.
    

5. Ensuring safe, caring communities that provide an environment where there is a culture of ‘informed vigilance’ as to the dangers of misconduct and abuse.

 

Contact Information
Ms Tracie Chambers-Clark
Director of Professional Standards
Ph: (08) 9425 7203 (Direct) or 0419 935 889 (Mobile)
Email: psu@perth.anglican.org
GPO Box W2067, Perth WA 6846

Related Canons
Safe Ministry to Children Canon

Related Policies
Policy 40.4 Professional Standards - Screenings (Safe Ministry Checks)
Policy 40.5 Professional Standards - Safe Ministry

 

Related Forms
Only one form needs to be completed if you have multiple roles in a parish.

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For example, if you are a volunteer in the op shop, serve morning tea and involved in children’s ministry, Form 2 is required as child related work will always take precedence.

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Form 1 | Ordained Clergy, Formation Students and Authorised Lay Members of the Church
All those completing Form 1 require a National Police Clearance (not a Volunteer National Police Clearance)

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Form 2 | Adult Volunteer - Any person who undertakes pastoral ministry that involves direct, regular and not incidental contact with children.

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Those needing to complete Form 2 include but are not limited to the following roles:

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• Lay Pastoral Ministers (LPMs)

• Wardens

• Sunday School Teachers, Helpers and Assistants

• Creche Workers and Assistants

• Mainly Music Leaders and Facilitators (not those who provide catering)

• Camp Leaders Staff and Helpers

• Youth Leaders and Staff

• Holiday Program Leaders

• Overnight Activity Leaders

• Music Leaders and choir members where children are participating

• Worship Leaders

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Form 3 | Volunteer aged between 13 and 18 years who will undertake pastoral ministry that involves direct, regular and not incidental contact with children.

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Form 4 | Reference Check - For persons who are currently ordained, candidates for ordination and lay members of the Church.

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Form 5 | All Adult Volunteers who are who ARE NOT involved in pastoral ministry that involves direct, regular and not incidental contact with children.

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Form 6 | All Child Volunteers who ARE NOT involved in pastoral ministry that involves direct, regular and not incidental contact with children.

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Form 7 | All Volunteers who are NOT members of a parish
Roles include - Boards, Committees, Councils, Op Shops, Soup Kitchens and Emergency Relief.

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Form 8 | Reference Check - All Volunteers in all roles

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While we understand that many volunteers have completed the now obsolete Form 1, we encourage all volunteers to complete the appropriate forms that were implemented in 2019 to maintain a
consistent approach to Safe Ministry in keeping with the Safe Ministry to Children Canon (2017).

Volunteers must also submit a (Volunteer) National Police Clearance.

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Resources
Screening Information for Parishes
Guide for completing a Working with Children Check form
Sample Application for Anglican Diocese of Perth Employees WWCC