ICCOREIS SRE Authorisation

Denominations

Anglican Church NSW

Anglican

Baptist

Christian Brethren

Roman Catholic

Uniting

Diocese: Bathurst Approved Provider Anglican Church of Australia Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - once for each position held. SRE engagement form - new form for each new parish priest. Attachment 5. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory, every three years. Minimum required: six hours. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? Yes. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Training provided by other SCTA members recognised. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment SRE training for trained teachers is reduced to three modules. Safe Ministry training is still required as this includes diocesan requirements that prior learning does not cover.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation Completion of specific documents has not been discussed at a diocesan level. Authorisation Procedure How to Authorise Anglican SRE Teachers. No set procedure for non-Anglicans apart from cross-authorisation letter from ICCOREIS. Authorisation Card Colour: changes each year. Validity: one year. Role of local church, regional and state bodies Anglican SRE teachers are authorised by their local parish priests but the paperwork is sent to and tracked by Kaye Colwell, Diocesan Education Officer, in conjunction with Robert Howell, Diocesan Registrar. Contact person for more information Rev. Kaye Colwell PO Box 148 Condobolin NSW 2877 Phone: 02 6895 2028 Email: kaye.colwell@bigpond.com
Diocese: Canberra-Goulburn Approved Provider Anglican Church of Australia Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - every three years. SRE engagement form - every year. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory, every three years. Minimum required: one day. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? Yes. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Appropriate training recognised. In process of becoming more 'across the board' in approach - meeting a standard. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment Not recognised.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation Prohibited employment declaration. SRE engagement form. Authorisation Procedure No written procedure. Authorisation Card Colour: lime green. Validity: one year. Role of local church, regional and state bodies Authorisation is carried out by local churches. Contact person for more information Rector of the particular parish.
Diocese: Grafton Approved Provider Anglican Church of Australia Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - every year. SRE engagement form - every year. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory, every year. Minimum required: six hours. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? No. Own training provided with input from Professional Standards Director. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Accepted if given through other recognised training programmes. Do not recognise self-paced training. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment Recognised providing evidence of successful completion can be shown. Must also complete Safe Ministry package with the church.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation Prohibited employment declaration. SRE engagement form. Authorisation Procedure Defined in Safe Ministry package or ICCOREIS SRE Handbook. Authorisation Card Colour: blue. Validity: one year. Role of local church, regional and state bodies Authorisation is carried out by local churches. Contact person for more information Rector of the particular parish.
Diocese: Sydney Approved Provider Anglican Church of Australia Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - every two years. SRE engagement form - every two years. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory, every three years. Minimum required: initial training - four hours; refresher course - two hours. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? Yes. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Yes, other SCTA members. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment Teachers with prior SRE training or other relevant formal qualifications may be granted some exemptions.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation Prohibited employment declaration. SRE engagement form. Authorisation Procedure Defined on SRE pages of Youthworks website. Authorisation Card Colour: blue. Validity: two years. Role of local church, regional and state bodies Local minister ensures candidates are suitable for SRE teaching; signs SRE engagement forms. Youthworks processes engagement forms and issues authorisation cards. Prohibited employment declarations are kept by the local church. SRE engagement forms are held by Youthworks Training. Contact person for more information Ministry Support Administrator Youthworks Training PO Box A287 Sydney South NSW 1235 Phone: 02 8268 3355 Email: training@youthworks.net

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Baptist Church NSW

Approved Provider
Baptist Churches NSW and ACT
Documents to be completed by SRE teachers
Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - once only.
SRE engagement form - every year.
Pastor's checklist for interview with new teacher.
Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training
Mandatory, every three years.
Minimum required: three hours.
Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)?
Yes.
Recognition of other organisations' child protection training
Recognised if SCTA endorsed.
Recognition of prior learning in child related employment
Not recognised. There is a spiritual aspect to protecting vulnerable people which is additional to that covered in secular training.

Documents required for Cross Authorisation
None specified. It is accepted that the authorisation process of the other denominations involved is sufficient.
Authorisation Procedure
Pastor's Checklist.
Authorisation Card
Colour: green.
Validity: two years.
Role of local church, regional and state bodies
Local pastor conducts interviews, appoints church coordinator who issues forms, returns signed forms to state body, requests training, accepts authorisation letters and distributes to teachers.
State body coordinates training, manages database, issues authorisation letters, informs pastors and coordinators of any changes.
Prohibited employment declarations are kept by the local church.
SRE engagement forms are stored at the Baptist Ministry Centre.
Contact person for more information
Sally Smith
Phone: 02 4943 4083
Email: sre@godspace.org.au

Christian Brethren Assemblies

Approved Provider
Christian Brethren
Documents to be completed by SRE teachers
Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - every three years.
SRE engagement form - every three years.
Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training
Mandatory, every three years.
Minimum required: three hours.
Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)?
Considering membership.
Recognition of other organisations' child protection training
Anglican training recognised, provided the person has the certificates to prove completion of courses.
Recognition of prior learning in child related employment
All forms still need to be completed but relevant training is recognised providing certificates can be presented.

Documents required for Cross Authorisation
Authorising agent would need to see authorisation card from other denomination.
Authorisation Procedure
No written procedure.
Authorisation Card
Colour: green.
Validity: three years.
Role of local church, regional and state bodies
Local church organises completion of forms, sends originals to state body and keeps copies.
State body issues authorisation cards and keeps all records.
Contact person for more information
Faye Loudon
c/- Stewards Foundation
PO Box 131
Burwood NSW 1805
Phone: 02 9747 1351
Email: fayeloud@bigpond.net.au

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Roman Catholic Church, NSW and ACT

Diocese: Armidale Approved Provider Roman Catholic Church Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - once only. SRE engagement form - once only. Volunteer statutory declaration, witnessed and signed by JP. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory when available locally, every three years. Minimum required: three hours. Each new SRE teacher or assistant is given the Child Protection Handbook and made aware of the Code of Conduct for SRE Teachers in the SRE Teachers Guide. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? No. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Relevant training recognised. Further information provided regarding reporting protocols for the diocese. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment School teachers' training recognised, with further update and training specific to SRE.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation Prohibited employment declaration. SRE engagement form. Volunteer statutory declaration with evidence of child protection and SRE training in preceding two years. Authorisation Procedure Diocese of Armidale SRE Policy and Procedures Parish Manual. Authorisation Card Colour: changes each year. Validity: one year. Role of local church, regional and state bodies Local parish priest authorises SRE teachers and assistants for his parish. Original forms are sent to the diocesan CCD office; the parish keeps copies of SRE engagement forms and volunteer statutory declarations. Diocesan CCD office advises parishes on child protection and authorisation procedures, and stores originals of all authorisation forms, cross checking these against the annual list of authorised teachers from the parishes. Lay volunteer employees are authorised by the local parish priest; ordained representatives are authorised by the bishop. Contact person for more information Rickie Withers CCD Office PO Box 636 Armidale NSW 2350 Phone: 02 6772 7388 Email: ccd@arm.catholic.edu.au
Diocese: Bathurst Approved Provider Roman Catholic Church Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - new form for each new parish priest. SRE engagement form, including statutory declaration - new form for each new parish priest. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory when available locally, every year. Minimum required: three hours. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? Yes. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Other training recognised when available in the area. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment Relevant training recognised, for example, teachers, doctors, nurses.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation Prohibited employment declaration. SRE engagement form. Authorisation Procedure Defined in diocesan procedure. Authorisation Card Colour: changes each year. Validity: one year. Role of local church, regional and state bodies Authorisation is conducted through the diocese. Forms are kept by the local churches; copies are sent to the CCD SRE office. Lay employees are authorised by the parish priest. Contact person for more information Helen C Ryan CCD SRE Office PO Box 720 Dubbo NSW 2830 Phone: 02 6884 5848 Email: hcryan@nsw.chariot.net.au
Diocese: Broken Bay Approved Provider Roman Catholic Church Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) and 100 point ID check - once only. SRE engagement form - once only. Contract with bishop. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory, once only. Minimum required: two hours. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? No. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Not recognised. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment Recognised on application via standard exemption form.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation No cross authorisation. Authorisation Procedure Diocesan Authorisation Procedures. Authorisation Card Colour: green. Validity: two years. Role of local church, regional and state bodies The parish priest is regarded as the employer of the volunteers in his parish. The diocese is responsible for management of authorisation and training of SRE teachers. All forms are kept by the diocese. Support is provided across the diocese by CCRESS. Both lay and ordained church employees are authorised by the diocese. Contact person for more information Director, Parish Support Unit PO Box 340 Pennant Hills NSW 1715 Phone: 02 9847 0482 Email: ccdinfo@dbb.org.au
Diocese: Maitland-Newcastle Approved Provider Roman Catholic Church Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - once only. SRE engagement form - every five years. SRE declaration form. Code of conduct. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory, every three years. Minimum required: three hours. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? Yes. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Training provided by other CCRESST members recognised. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment Recent training recognised after discussion on content.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation Policy being developed. Authorisation Procedure Policy being developed. Authorisation Card Colour: purple. Validity: one year. Role of local church, regional and state bodies SRE engagement and declaration forms are kept by both the local parish and the diocesan SRE office. Prohibited employment declarations are kept by the diocesan office. Lay church employees are authorised by the parish priest; ordained representatives are authorised by the dean, vicar general or bishop. Contact person for more information John Donnelly PO Box 756 Newcastle NSW 2300 Phone: 02 4979 1329 Email: john.donnelly@mn.catholic.org.au
Diocese: Parramatta Approved Provider Roman Catholic Church Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - once only. SRE engagement form - once only. SRE declaration form - every year. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory, every three years. Minimum required: three hours. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? No. Catholic Church does its own coverage of duty of care, child protection, OH&S issues. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Relevant training recognised. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment Relevant training recognised, for example, teachers, nurses.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation Prohibited employment declaration. SRE engagement form. SRE declaration form. Authorisation Procedure Special Religious Education Handbook: Parramatta Diocese. Authorisation Card Colour: changes each year. Validity: one year. Role of local church, regional and state bodies Parish priest authorises SRE teachers in his parish. Diocesan CCD office supports the parish SRE group with training courses, legislation requirements, and spiritual support. 11 dioceses in NSW meet via CCRESS. Parish holds copies of all forms; CCD office holds copies of most forms; diocesan chancery office holds prohibited employment declarations. Ordained representatives are authorised by the bishop of the diocese. Contact person for more information Paul Worthington PO Box 6384 Parramatta BC NSW 2150 Phone: 02 9890 4731 Email: pworthington@ccdparramatta.com.au
Diocese: Sydney Approved Provider Roman Catholic Church Documents to be completed by SRE teachers Prohibited employment declaration (Attachment 4) - once only. SRE engagement form - every year. Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training Mandatory, every year. Minimum required: three hours. Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)? Considering membership. Recognition of other organisations' child protection training Not recognised. Recognition of prior learning in child related employment Retired primary and secondary teachers are recognised for their professional status/studies. However, they are invited to attend an orientation course prior to engagement, at which child protection matters and legislation are discussed.	Documents required for Cross Authorisation Prohibited employment declaration. Signed authorisation card. Authorisation Procedure Parish Handbooks Volumes I, II, III. Authorisation Card Colour: green. Validity: no expiry. Role of local church, regional and state bodies Authorisation is carried out by the local church with support from regional and state bodies. Regional bodies oversee the process; state body provides a support network. All forms are held by the local churches. Lay church employees are authorised by the local parish priest; ordained representatives are authorised by the archbishop or the parish priest. Contact person for more information Robert Haddad Polding Centre, Level 6 133 Liverpool St Sydney NSW 2000 Phone: 02 9390 5122 Email: rhaddad@ccdsydney.catholic.edu.au

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Uniting Church, NSW and ACT

Approved Provider
Uniting Church in Australia
Documents to be completed by SRE teachers
Volunteer Declaration (Volunteers) OR Working With Children Check (Paid Employee) - once only.
SRE engagement form - once only, unless details change.
Child Protection/Safe Ministry Training
Mandatory - SCTA Introductory Workshop, then refresher course every three years.
Minimum required: Introdutory (5 Hours), Refresher (2 Hours)
Member of Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA)?
Yes, SCTA Training Partner
Recognition of other organisations' child protection training
SCTA training recognised. As part of accreditation, teachers also have to be familiar with Uniting Church policies.
Recognition of prior learning in child related employment
Assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Documents required for Cross Authorisation
Proof that the teacher has been authorised by their own denomination - signature or verbal confirmation from authorising agent.
Authorisation Procedure
SRE Guide (Uniting Church NSW 2011) Checklist and authorisation FAQs document.
Authorisation Card
Colour: green.
Validity: two years.
Role of local church, regional and state bodies
Local church arranges interviews, completion of forms, joint authorisation. The state body provides information, stores copies of engagement forms, ( and a central data base of SRE agents) issues green authorisation cards.
Local church holds prohibited employment declarations, original engagement forms, background check forms. Regional bodies keep background check forms if not held by local church. State body holds copies of engagement forms and specific ministers' prohibited employment declaration and background check forms.
Lay church voluteers and employees are authorised by local congregation via minister or church council officer and Synod
Contact person for more information
Emma Parr
Uniting Mission & Education
PO Box A2718
Sydney South NSW 1235
Phone: 02 8267 4290 Mobile 0439110065
Email: emmap@nsw.uca.org.au

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