This is the audio of a Zoom Q&A for Senior Ministers held on July 22nd 2020 to answer questions about the Safe Ministry to Children Ordinance 2020 and in particular, the Safe Ministry Check. The session was hosted by Neil Atwood, the Parish Consultant with the Safe Ministry Team Why just audio? Because the video …
Circular – New Requirements for Ministers Circular – New Government Requirements for Ministers Plus: update to Safe Ministry Screening processes This circular covers three important items for all ministry leaders to be aware of: Changes to the Definition of Mandatory Reporter NSW Reportable Conduct Scheme Deferral of the start to new Diocesan Safe Ministry Requirements. …
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CircularOctober 11 2019 Download CircularOctober 31 2019 Download Circular – New Safe Ministry Screening Requirements Note: Updated Circular issued on October 31st 2019 UPDATEAt it’s November 2019 meeting Standing Committee ratified the request from Synod to delay the implementation of the Safe Ministry Checks until May 1st 2020, and to review the SMC document.Therefore, the …
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New reporting requirements for child sexual abuse In response to recommendations arising from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the NSW Government introduced amendments to the Crimes Act 1900 NSW which were passed in June 2018. The reforms were designed to strengthen existing child sexual abuse laws and also included two …
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