Policies and Procedures

St Stephen’s Church in Coorparoo adheres to the policy and procedural standards of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland. These include:

Privacy

Work health and safety

  • Site specific safety inductions for those working or volunteering on the church site, or using the church buildings.

Safety of children and young people

  • Adoption of the Archbishop of Brisbane’s December 2023 Statement of Commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and the protection of children from harm.
  • Safe ministry training and credentialling of those involved in children’s and youth ministry.
  • A Policy for the Protection of Children in Ministry Units.
  • A Policy for the Risk Management Strategy for Child and Youth Ministries in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland.
  • A Procedure and Information for Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children in Ministry Units.
  • A Policy for how leaders at St Stephen’s engage with young people outside of ministry programs and services.