This is the Act of Synod that governs how parishes can operate including areas such as the Annual General Meeting, pastoral and electoral rolls, eligibility for parish council, parish council structure and finance matters. This Act should be read in conjunction with the Parish Administration Handbook.
Added Monday March 20 2017
Download and print the poster to display in your church: Statement of Commitment to Child Safety (POSTER)
Added Sunday June 19 2022
A practical guide to administrative matters in parishes. This handbook should be read in conjunction with the latest version of the Parish Administration Act.
Added Monday March 20 2017
This booklet gives an overview of how to best store, preserve and manage parish records.
Added Wednesday March 22 2017
The Parish Administration Act 2010 (as amended) stipulates that certain financial records be retained, certain accounts be presented to the Parish, and that they be audited by an appropriate person. This policy explains what is required. Please also click here for the User Guide that accompanies the policy.
Added Monday September 06 2021
Monthly news magazine of the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo. September 2023 issue now available... Learn more...
