Please Note
Safe Ministry training includes discussion of topics such as child abuse, family and domestic violence, abuse of power and bullying.
Contact the Safe Ministry Team if this training may cause you concern.
Sydney Anglican Diocese Training
This training has been written for leaders serving in Anglican churches in the Sydney Diocese. It is important to note that any reference to policies, ordinances, codes of conduct and certain leadership roles as well as government legislation and legal requirements are specific to these Anglican churches.
Leaders from other churches may also benefit from, and are welcome to undertake this training. While much of the information and guidelines contained in the courses will be relevant in other churches, leaders who are not in a Sydney Anglican church should ensure they identify their own church/denomination’s applicable policies, codes and leadership roles as well as specific state laws at the relevant points in the training.
The Courses:
Essentials
- Takes up to 6 hours
- For those doing Safe Ministry Training for the first time*
- $60 for other denominations
- *Junior leaders must complete Essentials when they turn 18
Refresher
- Takes up to 3.5 hours
- For those who have completed training* in the last 3yrs
- $30 for other denominations
- * Safe Ministry Essentials or Refresher
The cost covers training, resources and refreshments on the day (lunch is not provided).
The Safe Ministry Team is committed to seeing every church receive the training they need.
Please contact us if the cost of training is prohibitive.
Which course should I do?
See our Training Information page for a description of each course and which one is relevant for your situation, particularly if you are a younger leader or if your safe ministry accreditation has expired.
For further information you can also visit our Knowledge Base.
How does face-to-face training work?
Face to face Safe Ministry Training is held several times a year in various locations around the Diocese of Sydney.
Create An Account
If you don’t yet have an account, create one using the link from the menu at the top of this page.
Note: The email address for your safe ministry account cannot be used by another account on our site.
Enrol In Your Course
Log into your account to enrol in the course of your choice, then print your confirmation email.
For administration reasons you MUST enrol and pay BEFORE the day of the course.
Head to location
Plan to arrive at the location of the training course in good time to sign in with your trainer.
Face-to-Face Training Events 2025
Face-to-face training events for 2024 have now concluded. Listed below are the dates for face-to-face training events to be held in 2025.
Safe ministry training is also available online.
A training extension may be requested by those whose training is about to expire but who cannot complete online training – please speak to your Safe Ministry Representative for more information.
For current safe ministry training events:
- Numbers may be limited for certain events.
- We will provide resources and light refreshments – you are also welcome to bring your own food, particularly if you have dietary restrictions.
Course enrolments open 4-5 weeks prior to the event
Course enrolments close 48hrs prior to the event
Saturday 22 February 2025
Safe Ministry Essentials | 9.00am – 3.00pm
St James Anglican Church, Turramurra
St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Parramatta
Eagle Vale Anglican Church
Safe Ministry Refresher | 9.00am – 12.30pm
All Saints Anglican Church, Albion Park
Saturday 29 March 2025
Safe Ministry Essentials | 9.00am – 3.00pm
St Andrew’s House, Sydney
St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Mittagong
Safe Ministry Refresher | 9.00am – 12.30pm
St Andrew’s House, Sydney
St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Belrose
St Aidan’s Anglican Church, Blackheath
All Saints Anglican Church, Nowra
Saturday 14 June 2025
Safe Ministry Essentials | 9.00am – 3.00pm
Narellan Anglican Church
St John’s Anglican Church, Ashfield
Safe Ministry Refresher | 9.00am – 12.30pm
Figtree Anglican Church
St James Anglican Church, Mt Druitt
Saturday 30 August 2025
Safe Ministry Essentials | 9.00am – 3.00pm
St Andrew’s House, Sydney
Safe Ministry Refresher | 9.00am – 12.30pm
St Andrew’s House, Sydney
Saturday 15 November 2025
Safe Ministry Essentials | 9.00am – 3.00pm
Events to be added
Safe Ministry Refresher | 9.00am – 12.30pm
Events to be added
Attending training
We will comply with any relevant government requirements regarding COVID-19 at the time of each event.
If you are exposed to COVID-19 prior to the event or if you are experiencing symptoms consistent with a COVID-19 infection, please follow the health advice on the NSW Health website (this may mean not attending an event).
If you are unable to attend training (e.g., due to illness) or you wish to contact us about training (e.g., regarding accessibility to certain venues), please click here.
Training Enrolment
To enrol in a face-to-face training event see ‘Next Steps’ further down this page.
Where to get help to enrol in training:
- Online Assistant – If you are not familiar with using computers or need assistance completing the online enrolment process, your first action should be to contact the Online Assistant in your church. Your Senior Minister will be able to direct you to them.
- Instruction guide – Follow this guide for step-by-step instructions on the face-to-face enrolment process.
- Support ticket – If further assistance is required, particularly for any technical issues, a Safe Ministry Team member can assist you via our support ticket system.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
We are unable to enrol participants or accept payment at the event.
- Please ensure you enrol and pay online before attending a training event.
- Payment can be made by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal – Direct Deposit is not available.
- You will receive a confirmation email with details of your event after your payment is received.
If you experience any technical problems enrolling in your course or if you do not receive your confirmation email, please raise a support ticket ASAP to receive assistance.
Next Steps
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