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Anglican Church NSW |
Anglican
Baptist
Christian Brethren
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Serbian Orthodox
Uniting
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Training Requirements |
Contact Details |
Diocese: Bathurst
Child Protection
Mandatory training, update every three years.
Training
Completion of modules developed by Western Inter-Church Committee for Special Religious Education (WICC/SRE) on ICCOREIS guidelines.
Practical Component
Two observed lessons.
Availability
Contact The Chair WICC/SRE
PO Box 720
Dubbo NSW 2830. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
PO Box 148
Condobolin NSW 2877
Contact person for more information
Rev. Kaye Colwell
Phone: 02 6895 2028
Email: kaye.colwell@bigpond.com |
Diocese: Newcastle
Child Protection
Mandatory training, once every three years. Can be given by any SCTA approved member.
Training
Recommended: Completion of Level 1 CCRESST training modules.
Practical Component
Lesson observed / lesson observation.
Availability
Regionally, day-time training sessions offered by CCRESST (interdenominational training group affiliated with ICCOREIS NSW).
Will accept training offered by other denominations depending on the course content. Also available on request through CEY Ministries. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
The SRE Coordinator
CEY Ministries
Anglican Diocese of Newcastle
PO Box 817
Newcastle NSW 2300
Contact person for more information
Jan Craft
Phone: 02 4926 3733
Email: jancraft@angdon.com
Website: www.angdon.com |
Diocese: Sydney
Child Protection
Safe Ministry Training. Mandatory, every three years.
Training
Completion of five training modules developed by Anglican Youthworks.
Practical Component
One observed lesson.
Availability
Accreditation courses are held throughout the year. Contact Youthworks on 02 8268 3355 or training@youthworks.net for details. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
Youthworks Training
PO Box A287
Sydney South NSW 1235
Contact person for more information
Ministry Support Administrator
Phone: 02 8268 3355
Email: training@youthworks.net
Website: www.youthworks.net/sre |
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Baptist Church NSW |
Training Requirements |
Contact Details |
Child Protection
Creating Safe Churches or equivalent SCTA endorsed course required.
Training
Baptist Basic Accreditation Course highly recommended but not mandatory in 2010.
Practical Component
None required at present.
Availability
Contact Sally Smith (02 4943 4083, sre@godspace.org.au) to arrange a course. DVD course being developed - not available for 2010. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
Contact Sally Smith for details.
Contact person for more information
Sally Smith
SRE Consultant
Phone: 02 4943 4083
Email: sre@godspace.org.au
Website: www.children.baptistnsw.asn.au |
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Christian Brethren Assemblies |
Training Requirements |
Contact Details |
Child Protection
Child Protection Ministries Training Course. Mandatory training, once every three years. Training via Emmaus Bible College online.
Training
Further SRE online training modules to be released in 2010.
Practical Component
None required at present.
Availability
Courses can be completed online or in seminars as organised when requested. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
SRE - Emmaus Bible College
PO Box 234
Epping NSW 1710
Contact person for more information
Faye Loudon
Phone: 02 9546 4111
Email: fayeloud@bigpond.net.au
Len Smith
Phone: 02 9876 4370
Email: able@able.edu.au
Website: www.emmaus.edu.au |
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Presbyterian Church NSW |
Training Requirements |
Contact Details |
Child Protection
Mandatory for all leaders in the church and for all leaders of any group at any level and whoever is involved with children, such as SRE teachers. Following training, the person's name is submitted to the denomination's Child Protection Unit and, in the case of SRE teachers, a card is issued that informs both the local church and the school that the person has gone through a process.
Training
Training course of 5 hours called 'Breaking the Silence'. Approved by the Safe Churches programme.
Practical Component
Course involves workbook and interaction with DVD scenarios. Special course for trainers within the denomination.
Availability
Training occurs throughout the state on a needs basis particularly within regional clusters of Presbyterian churches. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
Child Protection Unit
Presbyterian Social Services
PO Box 2196
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
Contact person for more information
Peter Adamson
Phone: 02 8567 4700
Email: peteradamson@pynsw.org.au
Elizabeth McClean
Phone: 02 9690 9324
Email: emcclean@pcnsw.org.au
Website: www.breakingthesilence.org.au |
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Roman Catholic Church, NSW and ACT |
Training Requirements |
Contact Details |
Diocese: Bathurst
Child Protection
This training is currently ongoing throughout the diocese. We hope to have the Child Protection programme organised as a day's training and every three years.
Training
Training in the skills and practical components for SRE are organised through the Western Inter-Church Committee for Special Religious Education (WICC/SRE) affiliated with ICCOREIS.
Practical Component
Offered as a component of Basic Training. The WICC/SRE committee works with the schools to help with this supervision and observation of the SRE teachers' lessons after communication with the principal.
Availability
The WICC/SRE committee is the contact and we do accept training offered by other denominations. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
Chair, WICC/SRE
PO Box 720
Dubbo NSW 2830
Contact person for more information
Helen C Ryan
Phone: 02 6884 5848
Email: hcryan@nsw.chariot.net.au |
Diocese: Broken Bay
Child Protection
Mandatory - update on legislation changes.
Training
Mandatory - Basic Accreditation Course - 3 x 2 hour modules
Level 1 - Basic Teaching Skills
Level 2 - Background material - Catholic focus
Level 3 - Study of the Synoptic Gospel
Practical Component
Lesson observed / lesson observation.
Availability
Regionally; day / evening; on demand - as resources permit. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
Diocesan Office
Contact person for more information
Director, Parish Support Unit
Phone: 02 9847 0484
Email: ccdinfo@dbb.org.au
Website: www.dbb.org.au |
Diocese: Maitland-Newcastle
Child Protection
Three hour initial course with 90 minute update every three years. This is one part of the mandatory requirements.
Training
Two day Orientation course which forms the first three units of the 12 unit Level 1 course. Level 1 is the second part of the mandatory requirements. There are two other optional levels of training available.
Practical Component
Level 1 involves a practical component of observing a classroom, usually within the Orientation course. A second classroom practice is required throughout the training of new SRE teachers to assess competence.
Availability
Training is offered on a regional basis across the diocese; also in conjunction with other denominations through the ICCOREIS network in the Hunter region through the affiliate CCRESST. Recognition of prior training and training by other organisations is recognised once compatibility is established. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
Diocesan Children's Ministry Office
PO Box 756
Newcastle NSW 2300
Contact person for more information
John Donnelly
Email: john.donnelly@mn.catholic.org.au
Phone: 02 4979 1329
Website: www.mn.catholic.org.au/diocesan/sre |
Diocese: Parramatta
Must complete relevant paperwork (e.g. prohibited employment declaration, SRE teacher's engagement form); study and sign adherence to the Code of Conduct in Parish SRE Register.
Child Protection
Mandatory for all new SRE personnel and reviewed in each level of training.
Training
Parramatta Diocese has three levels towards the full accreditation. All new SRE personnel must undertake the Level 1 Accreditation training course in the year they start SRE teaching. Personnel are encouraged to undertake Level 2 and Level 3 training and avail themselves of further courses in training and formation at other institutes.
Practical Component
Level One: Written observation of video with teacher in Yr 3-6 and K-2 scenes, plus an observation of an experienced SRE teacher.
Level Two: Develop and present a lesson observed by diocesan personnel. Lesson outline presented to peers.
Availability
Parramatta Diocese would certainly accept the training requirements of fellow denominations, in collaboration between Christian denominations. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
Parramatta Diocesan CCD receives all documentation and maintains records of SRE personnel.
Contact person for more information
Paul Worthington, Director of CCD
Email: pworthington@ccdparramatta.com.au
Maree Collis, Administrative Officer of CCD
Email: mcollis@ccdparramatta.com.au
Phone: 02 9890 4731
Fax: 02 9890 4732
Website: www.parra.catholic.org.au/ccd |
Diocese: Sydney
Child Protection
Mandatory, updated every two to three years.
Training
Orientation | Child Protection In-service
Basic Accreditation Course - encouraged as a minimum
Intermediate Accreditation Course - optional
Advanced Accreditation Course - optional
Catechist Ministry Certificate - optional
Practical Component
Lesson planning and mock lessons or observation lessons. Catechists commence in most cases as helpers or assistants and are encouraged to attend Basic Accreditation Course plus Child Protection in addition to practical hands-on prior to commencement as a catechist.
Availability
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Sydney Archdiocese is responsible for the training of catechists. The CCD would not issue and accept training in Child Protection and Classroom Management accreditation from relevant denominations. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
The training documentation is kept at the Central Office of the CCD Sydney where records are updated through a central system which keeps records of Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Accreditation Courses; Catechist Ministry Certificate Courses; Child Protection In-service; previous studies; Archdiocesan Accreditation and years of service.
Child Protection Prohibited Declaration Forms are kept at the parish level for accessibility and better storage.
Contact person for more information
Robert Haddad, CCD Director
Phone: 02 9390 5122
Email: rhaddad@ccdsydney.catholic.edu.au
Website: www.ccdsydney.catholic.edu.au |
Diocese: Wollongong
Child Protection
Mandatory training which needs to be updated every three years.
Training
Basic training is the completion of the first level training course. Intermediate (Level 2) and Advanced (Level 3) training is also available.
Practical Component
Trainees complete practical components as part of the basic training.
Availability
Will accept training from other NSW Catholic dioceses. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
Contact Leonie Green or Marie Dubay for details.
Contact person for more information
Leonie Green
Phone: 02 4285 0916
Marie Dubay
Phone: 02 4640 8550
Website: www.ccdwoll.org.au |
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Serbian Orthodox Church, Australia and New Zealand |
Training Requirements |
Contact Details |
Child Protection
Mandatory requirement.
Training
For further information about Serbian Orthodox SRE and our training requirements please visit the website at www.soc.org.au.
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Contact person for more information
Angela Jankovic
Phone: 0412 132 637
Email: angela.jankovic@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: www.soc.org.au |
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Uniting Church, NSW and ACT |
Training Requirements |
Contact Details |
Child Protection
Uniting Church Child Protection course or SCTA course plus having received Uniting Church policy and Code of Conduct templates.
Training
The What, Why and How of SRE (2.5 hours)
Skills for SRE (8.5 hours)
Basic Bible and Beliefs (4 hours)
Practical Component
Preparation and being observed for two lessons by a classroom teacher or appropriate person from church.
Availability
Different sections of the course are offered on a regular basis. Groups of 10 or more can request topics at any time. Prior learning is recognised for some units. Training with other denominations is recognised upon the completion of some supplementary assignment work. |
Where to send completed training documents for accreditation
SRE Coordinator
Board of Education
PO Box A2178
Sydney South NSW 1235
Contact person for more information
Emma Parr
Phone: 02 8267 4290
Email: emmap@nsw.uca.org.au
Website: www.childrensministry.org.au |
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