Baptist churches across NSW & ACT love their communities in a wide variety of ways. But one thing they have in common is loving their neighbours by doing their best to provide a safe and welcoming place. The Safe Church Health Check (SCHC) was a process developed by the Baptist Association to assist churches to meet legal and moral obligations regarding child safety. It assists churches to adhere to the Child Safe Standards as recommended by the Royal Commission and encourages a process of continued improvement as churches strive to create safe and hospitable environments for all people, particularly those who are vulnerable.
Two churches recently went through the SCHC process and have shared their experiences.
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