Commitment to Safety and Welfare

Our Commitment
At St Aidan's, we firmly believe that everyone deserves to be emotionally and physically safe, respected, and have their opinions valued. We understand our spiritual, moral, and civic responsibility to make St Aidan’s a secure place. The Bible consistently highlights the protection and care for the vulnerable, a principle we uphold seriously.
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Australia's laws mandate people's safety, and as a parish, we are dedicated to adhering to all relevant national, state, and diocesan policies and legislation. Our commitment to safety and wellbeing is unwavering, with a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of violence. We ensure there are safe, confidential channels for anyone to voice concerns or issues.
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Right Action
Everyone engaged in ministry at St Aidan’s, including our office bearers and leadership team, is screened and trained to recognise and respond to situations that put our members and community at risk. And we take appropriate and right action. This includes:
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Ensuring the safety of children and young people
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Recognising and responding to family and domestic violence, including our elders
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Recognising and responding to bullying and abuse of power
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Reporting all violence to appropriate authorities
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Working to end violence towards all people.
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Ensuring the health and safety of everyone who uses our church and facilities.
Reporting and Making a Complaint
The Melbourne Diocese has appointed Kooyoora Ltd to respond to all complaints of misconduct, including sexual, physical, spiritual or emotional abuse by clergy or Church workers. Kooyoora Ltd is an independent Professional Standards company that undertakes Professional Standards work for not-for-profit charitable entities.
To learn how to contact Kooyoora Ltd and the process of making a complaint, please click below.
Safe Ministry Program

St Aidan's works and complies with the dicoesan Safe Ministry Program. For further information on Safe Ministry Matters, please contact our Vicar, or visit the Diocese of Melbourne Safe Ministry Toolbox.
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The Toolbox includes information on:
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Mandatory reporting
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Safe Ministry training
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Support and redress
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Diocesan policy and procedure
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Child Safe Standards
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Screening and Clearances for Ministry
Regulatory Commitment
The Parish of St Aidan’s commits to complying with the following legislation, policies, and codes of conduct of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, the Victorian State Government, and the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia. This includes:
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Victorian Legislation and Regulation
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Child Safe Standards (Commission for Children and Young People)
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Children, Youth and Family Act 2005 (Vic)
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Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Vic)
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Crimes Act 1958
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Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
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Faithfulness in Service (code of conduct for clergy and church workers)
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General Synod of the Anglican Church of Australia