Safety and Welfare

We affirm that all people have the right to be emotionally and physically safe, respected, and have their views and opinions always valued. We recognise that we have a spiritual, moral, and civic duty to ensure that St Aidan’s is a safe place to be.  Throughout the bible God continually calls out the vulnerable for protection and care despite their powerlessness (Ex. 22:21-22, Deut. 10:17-19, Jer. 22:2-4, James 1:27). 

We also live in a country that legislates for people’s safety. As a parish, we have committed to complying with all national, state, and diocesan policy and legislation to ensure that everyone is safe at St Aidan’s.  We maintain a culture of safety and wellbeing though a culture that has a zero tolerance for violence of any kind.  We provide safe and independent avenues for anyone to speak up.

Everyone who is engaged in ministry at St Aidan’s is trained to recognise and respond to situations that put our members and community at risk.  And we take appropriate and right action.  This extends to:

• Ensuring the safety of children and young people
• Recognising and responding to family and domestic violence including our elders
• Recognising and responding to bullying and abuse of power
• Eradicating all violence against women and members of the LGBTQ community
• Ensuring the health and safety of everyone who uses our church and facilities