Office of Professional Standards
Professional Standards Seminars
During the course of your ministry or service, you may be asked at least once every 3 years to attend Professional Standards Seminars as part of holding a clearance within the Diocese. The seminars for 2019 can be found on the Melbourne Anglican Diocese Web Site
These Seminars are limited to 30 people and attendees must register via email to clearances@melbourneanglican.org.au
You will then be sent an email advising of your registration.
Training
Child Safety
Your guide to the Code of Conduct for Child Safety
This Code sets out in more detail the standards of behaviour which the Anglican Church in the Diocese expects from all people associated with or representing it to ensure child safety. It is the responsibility of each Church worker to be aware of and meet these standards and, unless there are cogent reasons for not doing so, to follow the guidelines.
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Special responsibility of a Church authority (PG 7)
Safety and welfare of children (PG 8)
Treating children with equality and respect (PG 8)
Venue and activities (PG 8)
Abusive behaviour (PG 9)
Mandatory reporting (PG 10)
Inappropriate behaviour (PG 10)
Privacy and confidentiality (PG 10)
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Telephone (PG 17)
Email (PG 18)
SMS, WhatsApp and like communications (PG 18)
Facebook (PG 18)
Youth specific (PG 19)
Instant Messaging (MSN, FB Chat, Snapchat, Google Chat, Instagram, WeChat (PG 19)
Video Chat (Mobile Phone or Internet) (PG 20)
Please note training is not provided by Kooyoora Ltd. It is provided by Safer Communities.
