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Professional Standards

The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle takes allegations of misconduct and abuse seriously.

Professional Standards Protocols provide formal procedures for handling complaints of misconduct.

We welcome and encourage people with concerns to come forward by speaking with a contact person.

Contact persons are trained to listen, will maintain confidentiality, can help you to understand the processes involved and if required, can assist in documenting the complaint.

If you would like to speak with someone please phone 1800 774 945.

OR you can write to the Director of Professional Standards directly at;
Anglican Diocese of Newcastle
PO Box 494
Newcastle
NSW, 2300
OR email: dps@angdon.com

 

Please visit the General Synod Website for further details on Professional Standards.

You can download the relevant Diocesan policies below.

Professional_Standards_Ordinance.pdf

Faithfulness_in_Service.pdf


Click here to view the Anglican Church of Australia’s Apologies to victims of sexual abuse in the Church and to the Forgotten Australians.


Events

NVEST Safe Ministry Training Workshops

Upcoming Safe Ministry training workshops in Anglican venues in 2010:

St Alban the Martyr Church, St Alban’s Place, Forster
Saturday 24th July 2010 9am – 4pm
Presenter: Fr Ken Youman

All Saints’ Church, Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay
Saturday 21st August 2010 9am – 4pm
Presenter: Fr Ken Youman

St Alban’s Church, Cnr. Ford & Brook Streets, Muswellbrook
Saturday 25th September 2010 9am – 4pm
Presenter: Dianna Durrant

St Luke’s Church Hall, Crn. South & Capp Streets, Telarah
Saturday 16th October 2010 9am – 4pm
Presenter: Dianna Durrant

All Saints’ Church, Bridge Street, Morisset
Saturday 6th November 2010 9am – 4pm
Presenter: Dianna Durrant
BOOKED OUT!

All Saints’ Church Bridge Street, Morisset
Saturday, November 27 2010 9am – 4pm
Presenter: Dianna Durrant.

The Safe Ministry Policy applies to all clergy, wardens, volunteers, paid
ministry leaders and authorised SRE teachers associated with the Diocese.
ie: anyone working on behalf of the Parish with children or vulnerable people.

Cost per person is $20, attendance is required every 3 years and anyone
attending should bring along their own lunch.

For the entire SCTA endorsed inter-denominational workshop calendar go to
www.safechurches.org.au click the SCTA link then download the calendar.

For registration to any of the workshops above or general enquiries please
email JaneMusgrave@angdon.com or phone reception on 4926 3733.


News

Study of Reported Child Sexual Abuse in the Anglican Church

The Anglican Church has released the report of a major research project commissioned to help strengthen its child protection protocols.

Download the full report here.

 

Professional Standards Director Appointed

The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle has appointed a Director of Professional Standards. In a historic move, the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle and the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle are embarking upon a joint approach to the management of professional standards in the Hunter.

Download the story here.

The Professional Standards Director, Michael Elliott.