Creating Safe Spaces training seeks to ensure safe ministry policy and practice to protect children and all vulnerable people from harm and abuse. As we establish and maintain safe ministry in our church events and programs we will fulfil our biblical, ethical, denominational, risk management, insurance, and legal responsibilities. Creating Safe Spaces includes a focus on child protection but seeks to protect all vulnerable people, including fulfilling our duty of care under Work Health and Safety legislation to provide a safe physical environment. The Baptist Association strongly recommends that all those working with children and young people or vulnerable adults, including all staff, as well as those with oversight responsibilities such as worship leaders, volunteers and Leadership Council members complete Creating Safe Spaces training every 3 years.

H3O Church has also been formally approved under the Safe Church Health Check. The Safe Church Health Check is a comprehensive review tool developed by Baptist NSW which assesses our Safe Church Practices against their rigorous standards for compliance. Approval was granted to H3O after an extensive period of preparation and implementation. 

You can find our Safe Church policies, codes and procedures below.

If you would like further information, or you have any concerns, please contact any member of the H3O Leadership Council or a Safe Church Team member: