As a church we acknowledge:

  1. That all people at church have a right to feel and be safe, and to experience life-giving, harm-free interactions in our church and its activities.

  2. The need for sensitivity and consideration of all people of culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as any person with a disability and/or special need.

  3. The primary role of parents/caregivers in relation to children (0-18 years), as well as the role of children themselves in child protection, and will actively engage with children and parents/caregivers, inviting open communication and feedback as part of our procedures and interactions.

  4. The shared responsibility of the whole community, including parents/caregivers and our workers, for child safety and welfare.
As a church, we are committed to:

1. Spiritual, emotional, and physical safety and wellbeing. We aim to provide:

  • Safe and friendly environments where people are listened to, feel safe, accept challenges, develop faith, and grow in connection with God and others.
  • Safe and adequate recruitment, training, supervision, support, and resourcing of our workers.
  • Appropriate and expedient responses to all incidents, accidents, child protection, and/or safe church (misconduct and abuse) concerns.

2. The welfare of all people through using good governance practices, including:

  • Implementation of and regular review of policies and procedures.
  • Codes of conduct for all church workers.
  • Adequate and appropriate insurance.
  • Clear reporting, investigation, and feedback processes.
  • Ongoing training for all board members and church workers.
  • Adhering to the ACC Child Protection Policy.
  • A designated Safer Churches Officer.

Generation City Church Partners With:

Link to Safe Ministry Check
Link to Creating Safer Communities
<span class="h4"><b>Safer Churches Officer</b></span><b></b>

Safer Churches Officer

Michelle Hure

Contact at: Safe@gencitychurch.com.au or call our Safe Church number on 0249692063

Need to share a concern about a 

child or young person?

If you have any concern regarding the safety/welfare of a child or young person,

please use the link below.

Child Protection Reporting Form

Safer Churches Helpline
PH: 1800 070 511

(9am-5pm, Mon-Fri)

The Safe Churches Helpline is available to all staff, volunteers and attendees of churches and other ministries throughout Australia. If you have any questions or concerns regarding a matter of safety we recommend in the first instance that you speak with a leader, pastor or the safer churches officer at our church. However, if you'd prefer, you're very welcome to contact the Helpline directly.

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