Safe Church Ministry

Child Safety

St Michael’s Anglican Church North Carlton is committed to child safe practice.

The care, the safety and the welfare of children are embedded in policies and practices which reflect a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse.

If you or someone else are in immediate danger call 000.


St Michael’s North Carlton

At St Michael’s all leadership, staff, parish council members and those who minister directly to children are required to have an up-to-date Working With Children’s Check, National Police Check, Safe Ministry and Safe Ministry with Children Training, a Clearance for Service through Kooyoora (see more information below), and sign a Code of Conduct for Child Safety and Wellbeing.

St Michael’s Child Safety Officers 2024

Catherine Merry | Ph: 0422 158 948
Shelley Knight

Position Description for a Child Safety Officer

Incident Report Form


The Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP)

The CCYP is an independent statutory body that promotes improvement in policies and practices affecting the safety and well-being of Victorian children and young people.

CCYP Child Safe Standards

CCYP’s guide for Faith Communities on the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Other Resources


The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne

The Anglican Church of Australia within the Diocese of Melbourne, including St Michael’s, is committed to child safe practice.

Information about the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne’s Child Safe Practices

Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Safe Ministry Documents
This page includes the following documents:
Faithfulness in Service – A national code for personal behaviour and the practice of pastoral ministry by clergy and church workers
Code of Conduct for Child Safety and Wellbeing
Safe Ministry Policy
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Child Safety and Wellbeing Reporting Procedure


Kooyoora

The Kooyoora Office of Professional Standards is an independent body that handles complaints, screening, training and redress management for organisations such as The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne (As an Anglican church, St Michael’s sits under the Diocese of Melbourne).

To make a complaint call: 1800 135 246

Information on making a complaint

Other resources