Safe church
Hawkesbury Valley Baptist Church is committed to modelling the love of Christ by promoting physical, emotional and spiritual safety in all that we do. As part of this commitment, our church is participating in the Safe Church Health Check developed by the Baptist Association of NSW & ACT.
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recommended 10 Child Safe Standards. The Safe Church Health Check is a comprehensive tool which is designed to ensure churches meet the 10 Child Safe Standards and any existing legal obligations.
The below policies and procedures reflect the Child Safe Standards:
Procedure for Staff and Volunteers
Procedure for Conflict Resolution
Procedure for Handling Complaints Against Staff and Volunteers
This is our Safe Church online training. This video contains essential information for all staff and volunteers.
Safe Church Team
The Safe Church Team at HVBC is: Tony Calman, Mark Davies, Eartha Odell, Jen Pospelyj and Emily Wood.
Contact information
If you would like further information regarding our Safe Church Policy and procedures, please contact our Safe Church Co-ordinator on safechurchforms@hvbc.org.au.
Child protection concerns
If you have any complaint or information about any form of child protection concern, please contact 0420 828 513 and ask to speak to a member of our Safe Church Team.
If there is any immediate danger to a child, please contact the Police on 000.
Below is a link to our Safe Church Concern Form. This form is to be used to document any child protection concerns.