All documents are Microsoft Word documents (except where marked) and can be used and in need, modified by any church to suit their situation. If you have a problem downloading or using any of the documents, please email Judy jhenderson@baptistnsw.asn.au.
To get full value out of these documents, the following people from your church family should attend a Creating Safe Spaces workshop: all church leadership (Pastors, Leaders, Deacons as they are policy decision makers); all Ministry Leaders; all SRE Teachers; all children's & youth leaders & helpers. Both volunteer and paid workers need to attend.
For further information about attending or your church hosting a Creating Safe Spaces workshop, please contact Judy Henderson (Safe Spaces Coordinator - Baptist Union of NSW) on 02 9868 9221 or jhenderson@baptistnsw.asn.au.
Creating Safe Spaces Implementation Ideas
Creating Safe Spaces Getting Started Checklist
Keeping The Balance Flyer (pdf document)
Responding to Kids at Risk Flyer (pdf document)
Safe Church Policy Flyer (pdf document)
Developing a Church Health & Safety Policy
Sample Church Health & Safety Policy
Response Process for Incidents
Sample Response Process for Incidents
Sample Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Safe Church Concerns Anecdotal Record
Safe Ministry Check (Screening Questionnaire)
Ministry Worker / Leadership Interview
Sample Ministry Worker / Leadership Interview Form
Ministry Worker / Leadership Review Re-application Form
Ministry Worker / Leadership Review Interview
Welcome Letter for Parents / Guardians
Housekeeping & Risk Assessment Checklist
Food Preparation and Storage Practices
Sample Children / Youth Ministries Recruitment Process
Sample Leadership & Conduct Covenant
Sample Checklist for Induction
Volunteer Driver Information Form
Electronic Communication Guidelines (pdf document)
Electronic Communication Guidelines eBook (pdf document)
Spot It, Help Stop It Brochure (pdf document)
Elder Abuse Policy and Procedure (pdf document)