FAQs

What if I choose not to complete this form? Due to new requirements for all volunteers and staff who attend a Churches of Christ NSW church (Under the Safe Church Health Check) you will not receive authorisation if you are a new volunteer or you may have your authorisation revoked if you refuse to retrospectively.

What if I answer ‘yes’ to any of the questions? Will that mean I can’t serve? Remember a ‘yes’ response does not automatically exclude you from vounteering, but further conversations will need to take place to determine if you are suitable to serve.

What if there is a question on this form I don’t wish to answer in writing? We understand there may be questions on this form you don’t feel comfortable being recorded in writing in a general form like this. If this is the case, you have the option of ticking the prefer to discuss column and we can arrange a time for you to discuss this point with a nominated representative of our Safe ministry team.

Where will this form be stored/Who will be able to access it? As this is a sensitive document it will be stored in a confidential manner accessible only by a limited number of authorised persons within Epping Church of Christ

CONSENT TO HOLD INFORMATION

I consent to the information contained in this application, including any subsequent pages, to be kept by the Baptist Association. I understand that this information will be kept in a confidential file and used only for screening purposes.

DECLARATION I,.................................................................................. sincerely declare that:

• The information I have provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

• I understand that if I provide false or misleading information or withhold relevant information from this questionnaire, the Churches of Christ NSW may determine that I am unsuitable to serve in any role in the church.

• I have received a copy of the Code of Conduct and am willing to uphold it.

Applicant’s signature: ............................................................................ Date: ........................

Name of Parent/Guardian..........................................................................................................

Parent/Guardian Signature .....................................................................Date:........................