How to make a complaint
The Anglican Church Southern Queensland takes all complaints of misconduct very seriously.
The Office of Safe Ministry will respond to all complaints or information of misconduct in relation to child sexual abuse (including child exploitation material and grooming offences), sexually inappropriate behaviour, sexual assault or sexual harassment (including a failure in these processes) by clergy, church workers, the Bishops and Archbishop.
In responding to complaints received the Office of Safe Ministry will be guided by the terms of the Professional Standards Canon and the Protocol for Responding to Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct.
COMPLAINTS ABOUT CHURCH WORKERS
The first step in making a complaint is to call the Office of Safe Ministry on 1800 242 544 for support and assistance.
You can also write to the Office:
safeministry@anglicanchurchsq.org.au
Office of Safe Ministry
Anglican Diocese of Southern Queensland
GPO Box 421
Brisbane QLD 4001
Mark your envelope “Confidential”.
Please be aware that the Office of Safe Ministry has an obligation to report to the Police all matters concerning child sexual abuse.
COMPLAINTS ABOUT BISHOPS
The Episcopal Standards Commission is responsible for the investigation of complaints against bishops, including Archbishops, who are subject to the jurisdiction of the Special Tribunal.
Kevin Tang
Director of Episcopal Standards
Episcopal Standards Commission
General Synod Office of the Australian Anglican Church
0424818144
esc.director@anglican.org.au