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Child Safe Standards - implementation resource for churches
The Safe Ministry team has developed the Child Safe Standards – implementation resource for churches. The resource is intended to support churches to implement the Child Safe Standards and includes examples of key strategies that can be used to implement each Standard. The resource is available Child-Safe-Standards-Implementation-resource-for-churches.pdf (safeministry.org.au)
What are the Child Safe Standards?
The 10 Child Safe Standards are a principle-based framework to help organisations working with children to develop strategies and create a culture that keeps children safe and protects them from harm.
What are the church's legal obligations?
Did you know Anglican churches are required under the Children’s Guardian Act 2019 to demonstrate how they are implementing the Child Safe Standards? The Children’s Guardian can take action to ensure organisations (including churches) comply with the Child Safe Standards. Whilst their approach focuses on capability building and support, this can include monitoring visits, conducting investigations, and issuing of compliance notices and penalties. Click on the picture below for more information.
