children

This topic guide is to assist Parish Leaders to understand the minimum requirements for consideration of safety and care when establishing or reviewing children’s ministry. The guide will assist you to identify the key steps and documentation to complete and maintain.  All Parish leaders are encouraged to consider their unique environment and program activities; undertake risk assessments and develop plans to minimise harm.

Added Thursday May 30 2019

A template that works through the seven child safe standards to help parishes assess if they are compliant with the requirements.

Added Friday August 04 2017

A template to record when children have arrived and been picked up from parish or church activities.

Added Wednesday April 19 2017

Download and print the poster to display in your church:   Statement of Commitment to Child Safety (POSTER)

Added Sunday June 19 2022

The Commission for Children and Young People can help organisations to meet the Child Safe Standards and create a culture of child safety. To help, they have produced a suite of resources, including a guide and tip sheets.

Added Friday April 07 2017