Summary: Safe Ministry Check was shaped by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and the 10 National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Our training, screening, records and resources help your church work towards each principle.
Note: Safe Ministry Check is an administrative system that helps churches keep training and screening records up to date. We can't give recommendations or advice on specific issues that arise.
How we support each principle
Leadership, governance and culture: training for every level of leadership and responsibility helps embed safety into your church's culture and governance.
Children's participation and empowerment: training on creating inclusive environments where children and vulnerable people feel valued, heard and empowered.
Family and community engagement: training encourages open communication and collaboration with families and the wider community.
Equity and inclusive practices: resources highlight protecting and respecting all vulnerable people, whatever their background, abilities or circumstances.
Suitable staff and volunteers: comprehensive screening, ongoing training and support for staff and volunteers.
Child-focused complaint processes: tools and training for transparent, accessible reporting, plus templates and resources for handling concerns.
Ongoing education and training: flexible screening settings let you require regular retraining and rescreening.
Physical and online environments: example policies, a Code of Conduct and training that apply both on-premises and online.
Regular review and continuous improvement: up-to-date digital resources encourage regular review of your safe ministry documents and policies.
Policies and procedures: help developing comprehensive, Ansvar-approved policies and procedures shaped by the National Principles.
Records in one place
Safe Ministry Check keeps all your training and screening records in one place, supporting accountability, transparency and a prompt response to any concerns raised during training and screening.
