The Baptist Churches of NSW and ACT are committed to providing safe ministry across our movement of churches. We encourage anyone who might have a concern or complaint about a leader in a local Baptist church to contact the leaders of that church so that it can be managed in accordance with the complaints procedures of that local church. If it would not be appropriate or helpful for you to contact the local church directly, or if your concern relates to a Pastor who is an Accredited or Recognized Minister with the Baptist Churches of NSW and ACT, or another staff member or representative of the Baptist Churches of NSW and ACT, please contact the Ministry Standards Manager.
- via the Ministry Standards Hotline on 1300 647 780;
- via email to standards@nswactbaptists.org.au; or
- via the form below.
Please note that:
- if someone is in immediate danger, we encourage you to call Police or emergency services on 000
- if you have knowledge of a serious criminal offence, or that abuse of a child has occurred, you may have a legal obligation to contact Police (via 131 444 or 000)
- if you are considered a mandatory reporter,
- in NSW if you believe that a child is at Risk of Significant Harm, you must contact the Department of Communities and Justice (FACS) via their Child Protection Hotline on 132 111
- in the ACT and you suspect a child is at risk or abuse contact CYPS on 1300 556 729
- If you fall under the provisions of the Reportable Conduct Scheme then you must report instances of harm or abuse of children to your local church leadership, who may be required to undertake appropriate reporting and investigation under the oversight of the Reportable Conduct Directorate
- Other support and resources are available here (please include hyperlink to the support page of our CSS webpage)
Please use the form below to make initial contact with the Ministry Standards Manager of the Baptist Churches of NSW & ACT.