About Safe People, Places and Programs
Safe churches begin and end with the knowledge that God’s love is for all people. We are called to love all others, but God also has a special concern for the poor, the marginalised and the oppressed.
Safeguarding is both an individual and a corporate responsibility.
The Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 and the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Regulation 2011 have certain requirements that relate to churches.
The Safe People, Places and Programs policy addresses the obligations and responsibilities of churches to provide safe environments for all people that they engage with.
A suite of tools and resources is provided on this site and updated regularly, to assist in the implementation of the Safe People, Places and Programs policy.