Safe Ministry Information
Safe Ministry Information
The Anglican Diocese of Perth is committed to Safe Ministry, we are committed to:
- The implementation of appropriate Policies, Protocols and Codes of Conduct with the aim of protecting and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
- Rigorous background screening processes for all clergy and lay leaders.
- Transparency and accountability when addressing complaints of misconduct against Clergy and lay leaders, with full regard to legal and ethical considerations.
- The care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with, all children and adults.
- Ensuring safe, caring communities that provide an environment where there is a culture of ‘informed vigilance’ as to the dangers of misconduct and abuse.
Contact Information
Safe Ministry Services Manager
Ph: (08) 9425 7200
Email: safeministry@perth.anglican.org
GPO Box W2067, Perth WA 6846
Screening Team
Ph: (08) 9425 7200
Email: screenings@perth.anglican.org
GPO Box W2067, Perth WA 6846
Related Canons
Safe Ministry to Children Canon
Related Policies
Policy 40 Safe Ministry and Professional Standards Framework
Policy 40.1 Safe Ministry Screening and Training
Related Forms
Only one form needs to be completed if you have multiple roles in a parish.
For example, if you are a volunteer in the op shop, serve morning tea and are involved in children’s ministry, Form 2 is required as child-related work will always take precedence.
| Form 1 | Ordained Clergy, Formation Students and Authorised Lay Members of the Church All those completing Form 1 require a National Police Clearance (not a Volunteer National Police Clearance) |
| Form 2 | Adult volunteers including but not limited to the following roles and roles that involve contact with children:
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| Form 3 | Volunteer aged between 13 and 18 years who will undertake pastoral ministry that involves direct, regular and not incidental contact with children. |
| Form 4 | Reference Check - For persons who are currently ordained, candidates for ordination and lay members of the Church. |
| Form 5 | Adult volunteers who ARE NOT in roles that involve contact with children. Those needing to complete Form 5 do not appear in the list above and include roles such as Liturgical Assistant (LA), welcomer, reader, intercessions, morning tea, flower arranger, cleaning, gardening etc. |
| Form 6 | All Child Volunteers who ARE NOT involved in pastoral ministry that involves direct, regular and not incidental contact with children. |
| Form 7 | Adult volunteers who ARE NOT members of a parish. Roles include – Op shop volunteer, café volunteer, soup kitchens and emergency relief. |
| Form 8 | Reference Check – all volunteers brand new to a parish or as requested by the Safe Ministry team |
While we understand that many volunteers have completed the now obsolete Form 1, we encourage all volunteers to complete the appropriate forms that were implemented in 2019 to maintain a consistent approach to Safe Ministry in keeping with the Safe Ministry to Children Canon (2017).
Volunteers must also submit a (Volunteer) National Police Clearance.
Resources
Screening Information for Parishes
Guide for completing a Working with Children Check form
Sample Application for Anglican Diocese of Perth Employees WWCC