Safe Ministry

Our Church, St Jude’s, and our Diocese are committed to ensuring all ministry happens in a safe way, by safe people in a safe environment. We have zero tolerance for any Child abuse or abuse of any kind. St Jude’s Church is committed to ensuring we have a safe church for all people to come and hear the good news of Jesus. We are so thankful for all our volunteers and grateful for your commitment to helping us be a safe church.

The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Safe Ministry Toolbox, Safe Ministry | Anglican Diocese of Melbourne (melbourneanglican.org.au), contains the policies, information and resources for facilitating safe ministry.

Safe Ministry Training

Information and the safe ministry training program for Clergy and lay Church Workers and Volunteers is accessed via the Safe Ministry Toolbox.

As training is based on the role of each volunteer, not all volunteers are required to do the same training.

  • All volunteers need to complete Safe Ministry Essentials (Level 1) course.
  • Those in child-related roles are also required to complete Safe Ministry with Children and Young People (Level 2) course.
  • Safe Ministry Implementation for Senior Leaders (Level 3) course is also required for all those involved in the implementation of safe ministry policies, codes, and procedures. This includes all clergy, parish council and wardens, child safety officers, and coordinators of ministry to children and youth.
  • Clergy and Authorised Ministers need to complete the Training for Clergy an Authorised Ministers – ADOM Safe Ministry course (Level 1 and Level 2 combined)

St Jude’s is keen to support all our volunteers financially to complete this. Therefore, after you have completed the course, you can apply for reimbursement of the course fees.

Clearance for Service Process

Lay workers and volunteers who hold particular roles (for example those involved in Children and/or Youth Ministries) are required to hold a Clearance for Service.

The Requirements for a Clearance for Service include:

  1. Clearance for Service (Safe Ministry Check) application form. This is available through the Safe Ministry Toolbox
  2. National Police Check issued within the last 5 years crimcheck.org.au/check/StJudes
  3. Current WWCC (Working With Children Check) workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
    •  Add the following religious organisations to you WWCC:
      • St Jude’s Anglican Church, 2 Keppel St Carlton Vic 3053 03 9347 5152
      • Anglican Diocese of Melbourne – St Jude’s Carlton, 209 Flinders Lane Melbourne Vic 3000, 03 9653 4220
      • Kooyoora – PO Box 329 Canterbury Vic 3126, 03 9416 1008