Stanthorpe & Warwick Christian Fellowship is a community of Christian households,
committed to the public proclamation of the gospel and to meeting together as individuals and
families to share the life of Christ with one another.

In this fellowship, the care and protection of children who belong to these households rests
primarily with their parents. The Scriptures encourage children to come to Christ and to
be established in Him within the context of believing families and under the accountability of
parents. While parents hold primary responsibility and accountability for their children, SCF is
committed to providing safe and supportive environments that promote the safety and well-being of
all children participating in its programs.

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This commitment includes:
• a zero-tolerance approach to any form of child abuse or harm
• promoting a child-safe culture and a Code of Conduct for interactions with and among children
• implementing practices and risk management strategies that prioritise the safety of children
• ensuring that ministers and other persons who work with children hold valid Queensland Working
with Children Checks (Queensland Blue Card)
• supporting workers through child safety training, including their reporting obligations and
procedures

We encourage children, parents and members of the church community to raise any concerns
about child safety. Children are encouraged to speak with a trusted adult if they ever feel unsafe or
uncomfortable.

If you would like more information about SCF’s commitment and approach to child safety, please
contact the church office on 0408 238 599 or 0419 826 879.