Safe Ministry
Extracted from (https://www.perth.anglican.org)
The Anglican Diocese of Perth is committed to Safe Ministry, we are committed to:
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The implementation of appropriate Policies, Protocols and Codes of Conduct with the aim of protecting and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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Rigorous background screening processes for all clergy and lay leaders.
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Transparency and accountability when addressing complaints of misconduct against Clergy and lay leaders, with full regard to legal and ethical considerations.
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The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children and adults.
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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)
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Wardens
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Sunday School Teachers, Helpers and Assistants
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Creche Workers and Assistants
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Mainly Music Leaders and Facilitators (not those who provide catering)
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Camp Leaders Staff and Helpers
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Youth Leaders and Staff
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Holiday Program Leaders
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Overnight Activity Leaders
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Music Leaders and choir members where children are participating
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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