Property

In accordance with the Parish Administration Act (2010), this annual church property report is to be completed and signed off on by the Churchwardens; forwarded to the Registrar by 31 October each year; and presented at the Annual Parish Meeting.

Added Thursday December 03 2020

This flowchart outlines the process for the diocese to sell any church property or buildings, including the permissions required what is to happen to items in the building and how the sale process is managed. See also the pastoral flowchart for management of pastoral issues associated with the closure of church property.

Added Monday March 20 2017

This flowchart outlines factors that should be considered when selling a church or church property, including how it will impact the mission of the parish, the community interest and pastoral care to members affected.

Added Monday March 20 2017

For the proposed additions to, alteration or removal of the Fittings, Furniture or Ornaments of any Church or Parochial Building.

Added Wednesday December 21 2022

• Hall Hire Insurance Guide
• Diocesan Hall Hire Application and Agreement (Template)
• Diocesan Hall Hire Insurance Declaration (For those with their own Hire Agreement)

Added Tuesday November 21 2023

This form is completed when a parish/entity is making an insurance claim.

Added Wednesday July 13 2022

If the Parish is considering leasing their rectory or other residential properties the Diocesan preference is that you do so through a Real Estate agent. This fact sheet contains guidelines and FAQs for parishes on what needs to be considered before entering into a lease for a property.

Added Thursday May 30 2019

A checklist to assist in reviewing if parish centres and buildings are safe covering items such as access, first aid, electrical, lighting, security, kitchens and emergency responses.

Added Thursday December 03 2020

This template pet agreement is to be used when a tenant of a diocesan property wishes to have a pet consistent with the introduction changes to the Residential Tenancies Regulations that allow renters to keep pets.

Added Wednesday March 04 2020

All building or property (capital) projects undertaken in the Diocese of Bendigo which are in excess of $5,000 and/or to be funded from monies held in Trust require the approval of the Diocesan Executive Committee (‘the Executive’).

Before you begin, please have the following documents ready to upload in either PDF (preferred), Word, or JPEG file types:

- Parish Council minute approving the proposal and which trust the funds are to be sourced (if applicable);

- Report outlining works to be done including summary and total costs;

- Quotes/invoices for the work; and

- Any other relevant documentation

Added Thursday May 30 2019