St Michael’s Anglican Church North Carlton is committed to child safe practice.
The care, the safety and the welfare of children are embedded in policies and practices which reflect a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse.
St Michael’s Child Safe Protocols
Position Description for Child Safety Officer
Statement of commitment to safe ministry
Those involved in the care of children on Sundays and during the week, have been trained in Child Safe standards and procedures, and assent to the Code of Conduct (link above).
Child Safety Officer 2022
Catherine Merry Ph: 0422158948
Kooyoora
The Kooyoora Office of Professional Standards is an independent body that handles complaints, screening, training and redress management for organisations such as The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne (As an Anglican church, St Michael’s sits under the Diocese of Melbourne).
Making a Complaint: 1800 135 246
Information on making a complaint
The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
The Anglican Church of Australia within the Diocese of Melbourne, including St Michael’s, is committed to child safe practice.
More information about the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne’s Child Safe practices
Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Safe Ministry Policy
Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Code of Conduct
Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Child Safety Policy
Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Reporting Procedure
The Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP)
The CCYP is an independent statutory body that promotes improvement in policies and practices affecting the safety and well-being of Victorian children and young people.
CCYP’s guide for Faith Communities on the Reportable Conduct Scheme