Safe Ministry at Christ Church
Everyone has the right to be safe
Christ Church North Adelaide is committed to the safety, dignity and wellbeing of every person, particularly children and vulnerable adults. We seek to provide a church environment in which people can participate without fear of harm.
Acting on a concern
Report a concern
Choose the pathway that best fits the situation. You do not need permission from Christ Church before contacting emergency services, statutory authorities or Kooyoora.
Immediate danger or urgent assistance
If someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent police, fire or medical assistance, call Triple Zero.
Suspected harm to a child
If you reasonably suspect that a child or young person is, or may be, at risk of harm, contact South Australia’s Child Abuse Report Line (CARL).
13 14 78
Non-urgent police assistance
Contact South Australia Police for non-urgent assistance or to report a crime that has already happened.
131 444
Abuse or misconduct by a church worker
Kooyoora Ltd is independent of the Diocese of Adelaide and receives concerns and complaints about abuse or misconduct by church workers, past or present.
1800 135 246
Local Safe Ministry guidance
For information about Christ Church’s local Safe Ministry arrangements, contact the Parish Office. The Parish Office is not a substitute for emergency, statutory or independent reporting.
office@ccna.asn.au
Our commitment
Safe ministry is fundamental to Christian ministry
Our practices follow the Safe Ministry policies and procedures of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide and the Anglican Church of Australia. These requirements apply to clergy, church workers and volunteers engaged in relevant ministries.
Christ Church follows Faithfulness in Service, the national code of conduct for clergy and church workers. Screening, clearance, training, supervision and reporting requirements apply according to each person’s responsibilities.
Truth, accountability and care
Acknowledging past failures
As part of the Anglican Church of Australia, we recognise and deeply regret the Church’s failures to prevent and respond properly to abuse.
Listening and responding
We acknowledge the profound harm caused to survivors and others through breaches of trust. Christ Church is committed to listening, supporting independent reporting, responding transparently and continually improving its practices.
Standards, screening and training
Clergy, employees and volunteers in relevant roles must meet diocesan Safe Ministry requirements before commencing or continuing their work.
- Screening and clearance appropriate to the role
- Training and renewal under diocesan requirements
- Supervision, risk management and proper records
Privacy and confidentiality
Concerns should be handled with care, dignity and appropriate confidentiality. Confidentiality cannot be promised where information must be reported to protect a child or another person, or where reporting is required by law or church policy.
Support and redress
Support is available
The Diocese of Adelaide provides current information about complaints, independent reporting, survivor support and redress. The National Redress Scheme offers a separate pathway for eligible survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.