Safe Church An initiative of the Presbyterian Church

Safe Church An initiative of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria

What is Safe Church?

What is Safe Church? The Policy and Code of Conduct of the PCV dealing with abuse within the church It represents our commitment in dealing with abuse

What is Safe Church? Safe Church replaces the 1993 PCV policy known as ‘Breaking The Silence’

What is Safe Church? Safe Church aims to ensure the Policy and Code of Conduct are embedded in the life and ministry of the PCV

What is Safe Church? It does this by providing. . . A contact point for queries and issues Well defined policy, practice and procedures Regular training sessions

What is Safe Church? Safe Church applies to. . . Everyone who works with children under 18 Everyone in a position of authority or leadership

What is Safe Church Basic Training?

What is Safe Church Basic Training? Basic Training covers everything you need to know about the Safe Church Policy and Code of Conduct

What is Safe Church Basic Training? Basic training is. . . Offered to all presbyteries in 2015 About 3 hours in length Required, every 3 years, for people in leadership and working with children under 18

What is Safe Church Basic Training? Training information and times can be found online at: www. safechurchpcv. org. au Online training and refresher courses will be made available in 2016

Where can I find the Safe Church Policy and Code of Conduct?

Where can I find the Safe Church Policy and Code of Conduct? Brochures have been sent to all congregations Available online at: www. safechurchpcv. org. au Or, contact the Safe Church Unit for assistance

The Safe Church Unit supports the PCV in all Safe Church matters including: • Compliance • Training • Reporting • Case Management The Training & Compliance Officer, Mrs Fiona Bligh, can be contacted in relation to any Safe Church concerns, matter or enquiry: Mobile: 0499 090 449 Email: safechurch@pcvic. org. au

Basic Training Calendar 2015 23 rd May – Geelong Presbytery @ Geelong West PC 6 th June – North West Victoria Presbytery @ Bendigo PC 21 st February – Melbourne East Presbytery @ Surrey Hills PC 20 th June – Maroondah Presbytery 7 th March – Kilnoorat Presbytery @ @ Donvale PC King’s College Warrnambool 18 th July – Flinders Presbytery @ 21 st March – Benalla Presbytery @ Clarinda PC Tatura PC 1 st August – Melbourne West Presbytery – location to be 18 th April – Melbourne North announced Presbytery @ Bundoora PC nd August – Gippsland Presbytery nd 22 2 May – North West Victoria @ Morwell PC Presbytery, Mildura region @ Sunraysia PC, Mildura Calendar available at www. safechurchpcv. org. au/training-dates 16 th May – Ballarat Presbytery – Please register your attendance with the Safe Church Unit All sessions commence at 9. 30 am and conclude at 12. 30 pm location to be announced