Creating Safe Spaces
WHAT IS COVERED IN THE CREATING SAFE SPACES TRAINING?
Information on how to create and maintain your church as a safe place, with safe programs run by leaders who are trained and certified for working with children and vulnerable people.
The training modules cover Safe Church Culture, Safe Church Practice and Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults. An additional module is included specifically for Senior Church Leaders.
WHO IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CREATING SAFE SPACES?
Creating Safe Spaces 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 appropriate training, such as a Creating Safe Spaces Training every 4 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 online 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. Participants complete an online module at a time that suits them, taking approximately 2.5 hours. We strongly recommend you complete this prior to the workshop.
2. The Workshop. Participants attend a three-hour workshop, which includes small group discussions of topics covered in the online module and workshop. This may be via Zoom or in person.
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE COURSE?
The cost of the complete course is $35 per person. You will require a credit card at the time of booking.
HOW DO YOU REGISTER FOR A COURSE?
Click the button “New Registration: Register for a Workshop” to view all our currently available workshop dates, please note we are continually adding dates to this page.
Participants must register for a Workshop and the confirmation email will have all the details for both the workshop and how to access the online module. The online module requires each participant to have their own email address. Please note that by registering for the workshop you will be sent a COUPON Code that gives you access to the online course
TECHNICAL ISSUES?
If you experience technical difficulties or need assistance booking workshops, please contact the BUV Support Hub
(events@buv.com.au).
QUESTIONS REGARDING SAFE CHURCH?
If you have questions regarding the workshop content or other Safe Church matters, please contact our Safe Church Consultant (vicky.dyer@buv.com.au)
All leaders involved with Safe Church matters are welcome to join the “BUV Safe Church” Facebook group