Safe Ministry

As Archbishop, I am committed to ensuring that the Diocese, including its parishes and congregations, complies with these standards and I would like to assure you of the Diocese’s commitment to help and support you in that regard.

– Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Philip Freier

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Safe Ministry Toolbox

 

As a community walking in Jesus’ footsteps, we follow this command, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; and love your neighbour as yourself.” (Deut 6:5, Matt 22:37, Luke 10:27) God calls us to love and minister to vulnerable and marginalised people – these are people who need special care, protection and support.

The Anglican Church of Australia within the Diocese of Melbourne is committed to child safe practice. The safety and the wellbeing of children and vulnerable people are embedded in policies and practices which reflect a commitment to zero tolerance of abuse.

The policies, information and resources below form a toolkit for parishes, congregations and individuals within the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne for facilitating safe ministry.

Latest News
& Updates

Stay up to date with the latest safe ministry information

Complaints

How to make a complaint

Support &
Redress

Information for survivors of abuse about support & redress options.

Clearances

  • Clearance for Ministry (Clergy)
  • Clearance for Service (Lay)

Child Safe
Standards

Contains information about

  • Victoria’s eleven new Child Safe Standards
  • ADOM Action Plan for meeting these standards
  • Child Abuse Risk Management Tool

Parish & Congregation
Administration

Tools, forms and templates for Parishes & Congregations

Training

Safe Ministry Training for Clergy and Lay Church Workers and Volunteers

 

 

 

Document
Library

Key documents including 

  • Safe Ministry Policy
  • Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy
  • Child Safety Policy for Children
  • Child Safety and Wellbeing Reporting Procedure
  • Safe Ministry to Children Canon 2017 (General Synod)
Kooyoora Wallet Card for ADOM Website

QUESTIONS

Please check the resources above and the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page for answers to safe ministry questions.

If you still have a question, please email safeministry@melbourneanglican.org.au for assistance.