This CSS workshop will be delivered via simultaneous interpretation into Cantonese. This is suitable for leaders who speak Cantonese fluently and do not speak English fluently.

If you speak English fluently do NOT register for this workshop.

Creating Safe Spaces Training (CSS)

WHAT IS COVERED IN THE CREATING SAFE SPACES TRAINING?

Definitions of Abuse, Reporting Obligations, Risk Management and embedded Safe Church Practices
Duty of care, positional power, transparency and accountability
Protecting vulnerable people including children, at risk of harm – definitions, indicators and response procedures

WHO IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CREATING SAFE SPACES?

CSS is helpful for anyone but if you hold a particular position or role (paid or volunteer) in a BUV Church you are required to attend a Creating Safe Spaces Training every 3 Years.

Pastors
Elders/Deacons
Children and Youth Coordinators
Children’s and Youth Team Members * if you have team members who are under 18 please contact our Safe Church Consultant vicky.dyer@buv.com.au
Ministry Coordinators eg. Prayer, Worship, Seniors, Community Care etc
Safe Church team members
Anyone working with vulnerable adults

Please note that this training course contains material that can be confronting. If you think this may prove to be too difficult for you, please contact your Pastor or other trusted church leader for support and to discuss a safe way for you to receive this information.

HOW IS THE TRAINING DELIVERED?

The Creating Safe Spaces training is divided into two sections:

1. The Online Module. Information regarding how to complete the Simplified Chinese language online module will be emailed to participants

2. The Workshop. Participants attend a three-hour workshop, which involves small group discussions of topics covered in the online module and workshop.

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE COURSE?

The cost of the workshop is $25 per person. You will require a credit card at the time of booking.

By purchasing a ticket for this training you are purchasing a ticket to the workshop only, information will be emailed to you regarding how to complete a Simplified Chinese language online module. (The cost for the online module will be $10).

2. The Workshop

Where: Templestowe Baptist Church

When: Saturday 12 November, 2022

Time: 9:30am-12:45pm (arrive by 9:15am for registration)

Upon successful completion of this training, both the online and workshop, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and this certification is valid for 3 years.

If you have any questions or issues regarding registering for Creating Safe Spaces training, please contact our comms team. If you have questions regarding the workshops themselves, such as who should attend or special needs, please contact our Safe Church Consultant Vicky Dyer