For a congregation/organisation of the [Presbyterian Church of Victoria](https://pcv.org.au/) (PCV) to be Safe Church Compliant it must have appointed a [Safe Church Representative](https://sc.pcv.org.au/compliance/#safe-church-representatives) (SCR), had appropriate personnel undertake [Safe Church Training](https://sc.pcv.org.au/training/), and returned necessary records to the Safe Church Unit (SCU). For a person to be Safe Church Compliant, they must have completed [screening](https://sc.pcv.org.au/screening/) requirements, provided current [Working With Children Check](https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check) (WWCC) details to their SCR, completed [Basic Training](https://sc.pcv.org.au/training/#basic-training) or [Advanced Training](https://sc.pcv.org.au/training/#advanced-training), and viewed the [Online Refresher Course ](https://sc.pcv.org.au/training/#online-refresher-course)once a year. ::Profile{title="Mr Ashley Manly: Compliance & Administration Officer"} 📞 **Phone:** [0435 417 283](tel:0435417283) 📧 **Email:** [scu.compliance@pcv.org.au](https://sc.pcv.org.au/compliance/) :: ::Callout{icon="📜" background="default"} Compliant churches can be issued with a Compliance Certificate for displayed at the church. Contact the Safe Church Unit for details. :: ## **Safe Church Representatives** Safe Church Representatives (SCR) are responsible for ensuring compliance and promoting training within their congregation. They are crucial to the PCV's prioritisation and implementation of safe policy and conduct across the denomination. SCRs do not receive or respond to concerns and reports directly, rather, these are directed to [Kooyoora](https://www.kooyoora.org.au/) (see: [reporting](https://sc.pcv.org.au/reporting/)). ::Bookmark{href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQaPDzpizPc&ref=sc.pcv.org.au"} :: It is the responsibility of a church's session to select and appoint an appropriate representative. They must have a current [Working With Children Check](https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check) (WWCC) and have access to internet services including email to complete required tasks, including: - **Promoting** - ensuring the [Safe Church Policy](https://sc.pcv.org.au/), [Safe Church Policy, Procedure and Practice Manual](https://sc.pcv.org.au/) and *Contact Details Poster* are displayed prominently in their congregation/organisation's building(s). ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Contact-Details-Poster-v4-2026.pdf" title="Contact Details Poster"} :: - **Screening -** ensuring that any person wishing to commence ministry with children undergoes the [Volunteer Approval Process](https://sc.pcv.org.au/screening/#volunteer-approval-process) (VAP) beforehand, including completion of initial registration forms or transfer registration forms and conducting/documenting reference checks. ::Bookmark{href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpfiD05k-3Q&ref=sc.pcv.org.au"} :: - **Training** - promoting, attending and documenting completion of [Safe Church Training](https://sc.pcv.org.au/training/). This includes facilitating annual viewing of the [Online Refresher Course](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHM8MAniUB0&ref=sc.pcv.org.au) and, where able to do so, working with the church's session to run in-house [Basic Training](https://sc.pcv.org.au/training/#basic-training) and [Advanced Training](https://sc.pcv.org.au/training/#advanced-training). ::Bookmark{href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcmwLbxlXbI&ref=sc.pcv.org.au"} :: - **Record-keeping** - collecting up-to-date records of all people in their congregation/organisation who work with children or hold positions of authority, including their WWCC number and expiry date. - SCRs must supply copies of these records to the SCU and notify the SCU of any changes. The *WWCC Records Template* is provided as a suitably structured spreadsheet for such records. - Where a congregation/organisation runs children's ministries, youth ministries, camps or conferences, records must also be kept of registration/permission forms; attendance; medical/special needs management plans; and first aid incident reports (see: [risk management](https://sc.pcv.org.au/risk-management/)). The *Creche Attendance Form,* *Children's Ministry Permission Form, Children's Ministry Attendance Form* and *Youth Ministry Permission Form* are provided as suitable means of collecting these records. - **Auditing** - completing and submitting the Compliance Audit Schedule to the SCU every three years. This must be signed off by the church's session. For a copy of the audit, please contact the SCU. - SCRs work together with church sessions annually to complete and/or review their church's risk assessment via the *Risk Assessment Tool* (see: [risk management](https://sc.pcv.org.au/risk-management/)). Once reviewed and altered as required, session must approve and implement the risk assessment. ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-WWCC-Records-Template-v8-2026.xlsx" title="WWCC Records Template"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Creche-Attendance-Form-v2-2020.pdf" title="Creche Attendance Form"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Childrens-Ministry-Permission-Form-v1-2023.pdf" title="Children's Ministry Permission Form"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Childrens-Ministry-Attendance-Form-v2-2020.pdf" title="Children's Ministry Attendance Form"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Youth-Ministry-Permission-Form-v2-2020.pdf" title="Youth Ministry Permission Form"} :: Optionally, the *Compliance Checklist* may be used as an ongoing self-assessment aide between audits. ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Compliance-Checklist-v3-2023.pdf" title="Compliance Checklist" description="For internal use only. This does not need to be submitted to the Safe Church Unit."} :: ::Callout{icon="🔐" background="default"} Records must be stored securely, i.e. on a password protected device or in a locked cabinet/office (see: [privacy](https://sc.pcv.org.au/privacy)). :: ## **Inclusive Ministry** ### **Multicultural Ministry** Each person is made is the image of God, with unique racial, cultural and linguistic backgrounds - expressed and lived out within the unity of the church in Christ Jesus. Making people welcome and practising hospitality to all, regardless of race, culture and language, is a key biblical value. In Australia, we have a particular responsibility to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of this nation. As we commit to moving forward together, we acknowledge their living culture and care for country. We thank God as creator, owner and sustainer of all of us and this land we live on, and welcome First Nations adults and children to our churches and ministries. The PCV has zero tolerance of racism. Complaints of racism are to be made to a church's session or to the SCU. ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Zero-Tolerance-of-Racism-v1-2020.pdf" title="Zero Tolerance of Racism"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Ministry-to-Aboriginal-Children-v1-2020.pdf" title="Ministry to Aboriginal Children"} :: ### **Neurodiverse & Disabled Ministry** The gospel is for everyone, regardless of ability and individual circumstances - including the neurodiverse and disabled. The PCV welcomes adults and children with disability to our churches and ministries. Providing biblical teaching to the entire church community requires listening to people's need and addressing it in a timely and loving manner, recognising that each person's experience of disability is different. This involves open communication, prayer and humility. Neurodiverse children, in particular, may need additional support and input from families and/or carers to feel safe and engage with church environments. ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Ministry-to-Children-with-Disability-v1-2020.pdf" title="Ministry to Children with Disability"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Supporting-Young-People-with-Anxiety-v1-2022.pdf" title="Supporting Young People with Anxiety"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Supporting-Young-People-with-ADHD-v1-2022.pdf" title="Supporting Young People with ADHD"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Supporting-Young-People-with-Autism-v1-2022.pdf" title="Supporting Young People with Autism"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/PCV-Safe-Church-Supporting-Children-through-a-Meltdown-v1-2022.pdf" title="Supporting Children through a Meltdown"} :: ::File{file="/_upload/compliance/CBM-Luke14-Parent-Interview-Checklist.pdf" title="CBM's Luke14 Parent Interview Checklist" description="A conversation guide for interviewing parents on how to care for their children."} ::