Safe ministry at Gosford Anglican Church
Creating a safe and welcoming space for all. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who participates in our worship, ministries and community life experiences safety, dignity and care. We believe that safeguarding others is part of how we live out God’s love in practical, meaningful ways.
Our church operates under the Safe Ministry framework of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, with strong policies in place for screening, training, and compliance. This includes clear requirements for clergy, staff, and volunteers, helping to create and sustain a healthy church culture that values the well-being of every person.
“God has commanded us to love one another. Ensuring a person’s safety is an expression of that love.”
Gosford Anglican Church’s responsibilities and standards
We uphold the NSW Child Safe Standards and are guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. All policies and practices are designed to align with the Gospel, NSW law, and the ordinances of the Anglican Church of Australia.
Keeping people safe is a shared responsibility and we are dedicated to being a church where that responsibility is taken seriously.
Reporting concerns and accessing safe ministry information
For full details of the Diocese of Newcastle’s Safe Ministry policies and procedures, please visit the Diocesan website:
If someone is in immediate danger, please call 000.
For support or to report abuse, the following services are available:
- NSW Police Assistance Line: 1800 333 000
- Lifeline (24/7 support): 13 11 14
- Director of Professional Standards (Newcastle Anglican): 1800 774 945
Contact Gosford Anglican Church
If you have any questions about Safe Ministry practices at Gosford Anglican Church, please get in touch with our team:
For more urgent matters or to report abuse, use the contact information listed above.
