Policies and Procedures

Oversight of Policies and Procedures:

Vicar: The Revd. Dr. Peter French

Assistant Curate: The Revd. Lydia Thangadurai

Churchwardens: Mr Keith Beecher OAM, Mr Adriaan den Dulk & Mr Jason Pennell

Members of Parish Council: Mr Andrew Ankers, Ms Leanne Blanckenberg, Mr Rob Condon, Mr Craig Cooper, Mr John Horan, Ms Hsinhui Huang, Ms Carolyn Mackenzie & Ms Fiona McLeay

Child Safety & Compliance Officer: Ms Alicia Groves

CHILD SAFETY

St. John’s Toorak understands that we are all children of God. We are committed to loving and serving everyone, not just those that are active in our parish. That love and service is unconditional. To support this love, St. John’s is committed to ensuring a safe environment for every child. We have a zero tolerance of any behaviours that may or will harm children.                                                                                                      

The following child-safe policies have been implemented by St. John’s and the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne.

St. John’s Commitment to our Children
Child Safety Policy (Diocese) 

Code of Conduct (St. John’s)
Child Safe Code of Conduct (Diocese)
Summary Church’s Responses to the Child Safe Standards
Commission for Children and Young People

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

From The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne:
Melbourne Faithfulness in Service
Professional Standards Regulations 2017
Complaints Protocol Kooyoora
Ministry Clearance Protocol Kooyoora
Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Professional Standards Page

Kooyoora is an independent entity that deals with complaints against church workers. Phone 1800 135 246 or enquiries@kooyoora.org.au.

PARISH GOVERNANCE
Parish Council Handbook (2017 edition)

CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS
In line with RBA guidelines, EFTPOS transactions through the Parish Office will incur the following surcharges:
Debit Cards 1%.   Credit Cards 2%
This amount will be added to all published fees.

PETS ON PARISH GROUNDS POLICY
All are welcome at St. John’s Toorak, animal companions included. We do ask, however, that if you wish to bring your pet into the church or hall that they are kept appropriately restrained at all times.
Pets on Parish Grounds (2024)

If you have any questions regarding these Policies and Procedures, please contact the Parish Office: enquiries@saintjohnstoorak.org.