Child Safety Policy

We believe every child has the right to:

• Feel safe and respected.
• Be protected from abuse, neglect, bullying, and exploitation.
• Participate in church life in a supportive and caring environment.
• Have their concerns heard and taken seriously.

Greek Free Church Evangelical Inc seeks to align with applicable Australian child safety requirements and best practices by:

• Promoting a culture of child safety.
• Maintaining appropriate supervision of children and young people.
• Requiring relevant leaders and volunteers working with children to hold valid Working With Children Checks where required by law.
• Providing child-safe training and awareness for ministry leaders and volunteers.
• Responding promptly and appropriately to concerns regarding child safety.

All church workers, volunteers, ministry leaders, and staff must:

• Treat children with dignity and respect.
• Act as positive role models.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Avoid situations where they are alone with a child unless authorised and appropriate safeguards are in place.
• Report concerns regarding child safety immediately.

Any concern regarding the safety or wellbeing of a child should be reported promptly to church leadership.

Where required by law, reports will be made to the appropriate authorities.

The church recognises the importance of protecting children's privacy. Images of children will only be used in accordance with our Photo & Media Consent Policy.

This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure ongoing compliance with child safety requirements and best practices.