Lay Safe Ministry Clearance

Thank you for volunteering for a ministry role within your church.

The Anglican Church is committed to doing everything we can to ensure our churches are safe for all who participate in church activities - including our volunteers. That is why we require everyone who has a ministry role within the church to meet specific standards of personal conduct.

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Lay Safe Ministry Clearance Level

There are different levels of clearances depending on the roles your are undertaking.

You can review the roles that fall under each clearance category in the Lay Safe Ministry Clearances Policy.


Clearance Level 2: A is required for:

  • Anyone undertaking a volunteer role where children and/or vulnerable people may be present

Clearance Level 2: B is required for:

  • Governance, Leadership & Responsible roles

Clearance Level 2: C is required for:

  • Worship & Ministry roles


Clearance Level 3 is required for:

  • Community-facing ministries (op shop volunteers, people who may not be regular church attendees)

Clearance Level 2: A

Clearance Level 2: A requires you to complete the following within one month:

  • A Working with Children Check

  • A National Police Check

  • Safe Church Training

  • A Safe Ministry Check

Instructions to do this can be accessed on the Lay Safe Ministry Clearances page on the diocesan website.

Code of Conduct

Faithfulness in Service is the Code of Conduct for all clergy and churchworkers. By agreeing to volunteer with the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo, you are agreeing to abide by Faithfulness in Service - Code of Conduct.

Faithfulness in Service

Clearance Level 2: B

Clearance Level 2: B requires you to complete the following within one month:

  • A Working with Children Check

  • A National Police Check

  • Safe Church Training

  • A Safe Ministry Check

Instructions to do this can be accessed on the Lay Safe Ministry Clearances page on the diocesan website.

Code of Conduct

Faithfulness in Service is the Code of Conduct for all clergy and churchworkers. By agreeing to volunteer with the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo, you are agreeing to abide by Faithfulness in Service - Code of Conduct.

Faithfulness in Service

Clearance Level 2: C

Clearance Level 2: C requires you to complete the following within one month:

  • A Working with Children Check

  • A National Police Check

  • Safe Church Training

  • A Safe Ministry Check

Instructions to do this can be accessed on the Lay Safe Ministry Clearances page on the diocesan website.

Code of Conduct

Faithfulness in Service is the Code of Conduct for all clergy and churchworkers. By agreeing to volunteer with the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo, you are agreeing to abide by Faithfulness in Service - Code of Conduct.

Faithfulness in Service

Clearance Level 3

Clearance Level 3 requires you to complete the following within one month:

  • A Working with Children Check

  • A National Police Check

  • Safe Church Training

Instructions to do this can be accessed on the Lay Safe Ministry Clearances page on the diocesan website.

Code of Conduct

Faithfulness in Service is the Code of Conduct for all clergy and churchworkers. By agreeing to volunteer with the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo, you are agreeing to abide by Faithfulness in Service - Code of Conduct.

Faithfulness in Service

You've indicated you're aren't willing to proceed with a Lay Safe Ministry Clearances

If you would like to talk more about why the Anglican Church undertakes these clearances on church volunteers, you can talk with the clergy person in your parish.

You can also email clearances@bendigoanglican.org.au.

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Submit Lay Safe Ministry Clearance Application

We appreciate you taking the first step to obtaining a Lay Safe Ministry Clearance for the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo.

This process is for church workers to maintain a safe and healthy ministry environment. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct background referencing for all persons who intend to engage in ordained and lay ministry. Please be assured that all information will be kept confidential and secure.

When you submit this form it will take you to the diocesan website where you can find links and instructions on undertaking the required clearances.

If you have any questions please email clearances@bendigoanglican.org.au or phone the Registry Office on 03 5443 4711.