Governance

At The Bridge Church we are committed to the physical, emotional and spiritual welfare and safety of all  who participate in our church ministries.

We comply with all of the Anglican Diocese Safe Ministry policies, which can be found at safeministry.org.au, including the Safe Ministry to Children Ordinance 2020. https://safeministry.org.au/ordinance-information/

All our staff, Wardens, Parish Council and volunteers working with children have current NSW Working With Children Checks and have completed Safe Ministry training.

All leaders commencing in any ministry involving children, youth or vulnerable people must have

1. Current NSW Working with Children’s Check
2. Current Safe Ministry Check
3. Current Safe Ministry Training certificate
4. Completed Leadership application form and interview with Children’s Pastor or Ministry team and referee checks.

Links for Leaders:

• WWCC (Link)
• Safe Ministry Training (Link)
• Leadership Application Form (Kids Church | Ignite Ministry)

If you have any concerns regarding the safety of children, youth or vulnerable people at the Bridge Church, or concerns in relation to staff members or volunteers, you can contact:

• Naomi de Vries, our Children’s Pastor
• Megan Chung, our Safe Ministry Rep
• Office of the Director of Safe Ministry
• Safe Ministry abuse reporting