This topic guide is to assist Parish Leaders to understand the minimum requirements for consideration of safety and care when establishing or reviewing children’s ministry. The guide will assist you to identify the key steps and documentation to complete and maintain. All Parish leaders are encouraged to consider their unique environment and program activities; undertake risk assessments and develop plans to minimise harm.
The Anglican Diocese of Bendigo has adopted this Child Safe Policy as part of its commitment to child safety, in line with the child safe standards introduced by the Victorian government.
This policy helps ensure communication and the sharing and providing of information between church members is appropriate, timely and related to church matters only.
The Electronic Communication Guidelines provide church leaders with appropriate direction when using electronic communication, such as email, SMS and social networking, with children or young people.