Child Safe Basic Induction

Thank you so much for volunteering to help our kids!  At Macquarie we are committed to creating a safe environment for children and young people.

The purpose of this brief induction is to help you understand what you need to know as a helper at any of our programs or events involving children or young people under the age of 18.

Please complete the form below to confirm that you have read and understood this Child Safe induction.

Your name *

Email address *

Creating a Safe Environment:

Children and young people are respected and valued, irrespective of gender, age, culture, socio-economic background or ability.

Macquarie Life Church has standard policies and procedures for taking care of children, please check with your team leader and follow their instructions.

We have a culture of accountability and transparency when caring for our children. No volunteer is to be alone with a child or young person.  Conversations with a young person must be had in an open public space.

Reporting Concerns:

As well as our genuine desire to do our best to care for the wellbeing of our children, Macquarie Life Church operates in an environment with numerous legal and ethical restrictions, including mandatory reporting.

- If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child or young person, you must report it to
your leader.

- If you have any concerns about the behavior of an adult towards a child or young person, you must report it to your leader.

Reporting concerns can also be done on our website www.macquarielifechurch.com.au/leaders

Working with children check

A working with children clearance is not required for helpers who serve less than 5 times a year provided they are supervised while children are present. If you intend on serving more often, please tick the box below and we will be in contact to organise your working with children clearance number or head to the following website to submit your details www.macquarielifechurch.com.au/leaders

I expect to serve more than 5 times a year

Referee if new to church

If we haven't known you for more than 3 years, please provide contact details of someone from your previous church, or if you haven't attended a church, another referee who has known you for at least 5 years.

Your Declaration

I assure the church that when considering me for a volunteer role with children that:

Please tick all that apply:

I have read and understood the above Child Safe Basic Induction

I am committed to church safety and will follow church policy for child protection

I have no health impediment that will put me or any other person at risk in the fulfilment of my designated role.

I have no past behaviour that detracts from the obligation of the church to operate as a place of safety. (This includes being the subject of an allegation of sexual abuse, any type of molestation, indecent exposure, sexual harassment or intimidation)