COVID safety
In these unprecedented times we are paying attention to things we have not had to consider before.
Cleaning: Our building is undergoing extra weekly cleaning and disinfecting.
Social Distancing: We have measured the capacity of our spaces and adhere to the guideline of 4 square metres per person and 1.5m social distancing. 20 people is maximum we can have in our church. And we do not linger inside when our service finishes.
Masks and Sanitiser: Must be worn to cover nose and mouth except at the communion rail, and sanitiser is a must when entering the building.
Communion: Communion is socially distanced and only one element is taken.
Offering: We no longer collect an offering by passing an offering plate along the rows. We encourage electronic giving through the Anglican Development Fund, and a plate is available for those who wish to use cash or an offering envelope.
Attendance: We keep a record of the name and phone of everyone attending our buildings.
Advisory Signs: A number of signs are posted advising people of the new requirements.
Hospitality: We were in the habit of enjoying a cuppa and chat after our Sunday service. For the time being, chats are outside and socially distanced in our courtyard, and we are no longer serving morning tea.
Cleaning: Our building is undergoing extra weekly cleaning and disinfecting.
Social Distancing: We have measured the capacity of our spaces and adhere to the guideline of 4 square metres per person and 1.5m social distancing. 20 people is maximum we can have in our church. And we do not linger inside when our service finishes.
Masks and Sanitiser: Must be worn to cover nose and mouth except at the communion rail, and sanitiser is a must when entering the building.
Communion: Communion is socially distanced and only one element is taken.
Offering: We no longer collect an offering by passing an offering plate along the rows. We encourage electronic giving through the Anglican Development Fund, and a plate is available for those who wish to use cash or an offering envelope.
Attendance: We keep a record of the name and phone of everyone attending our buildings.
Advisory Signs: A number of signs are posted advising people of the new requirements.
Hospitality: We were in the habit of enjoying a cuppa and chat after our Sunday service. For the time being, chats are outside and socially distanced in our courtyard, and we are no longer serving morning tea.
Child safety
St Michael's is committed to the highest standards of safety for our children, teens, volunteers and staff. We adhere to the requirements of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne. The Kooyoora Office of Professional Standards administers the Professional Standards Uniform legislation for the Diocese of Melbourne.
Volunteer Screening
All volunteers at St Michael's who work with children undergo a three part screening process. Each must successfully obtain a Working with Children card, a Police Check (which we are authorised to conduct through CrimCheck in our church office), and must read and acknowledge the diocese's Child Safety Code of Conduct booklet.
Concerns and Reporting
If a child is in immediate danger, police should be called - phone 000.
Report concerns to: Rev. Rob McUtchen, Vicar 0423 192 603; Margaret Goode, St Michael’s Child Safety Officer 0414 891 850.
Who can report abuse or a concern? Parents, teachers, volunteers, children - anyone.
If you wish to submit a written record of your concern, please use this form. Return your form to Margaret Goode, Child Safety Officer,
0414 891 850.
If you wish, you may report your concerns to the Kooyoora Office of Professional Standards.
Reporting Form
Volunteer Screening
All volunteers at St Michael's who work with children undergo a three part screening process. Each must successfully obtain a Working with Children card, a Police Check (which we are authorised to conduct through CrimCheck in our church office), and must read and acknowledge the diocese's Child Safety Code of Conduct booklet.
Concerns and Reporting
If a child is in immediate danger, police should be called - phone 000.
Report concerns to: Rev. Rob McUtchen, Vicar 0423 192 603; Margaret Goode, St Michael’s Child Safety Officer 0414 891 850.
Who can report abuse or a concern? Parents, teachers, volunteers, children - anyone.
If you wish to submit a written record of your concern, please use this form. Return your form to Margaret Goode, Child Safety Officer,
0414 891 850.
If you wish, you may report your concerns to the Kooyoora Office of Professional Standards.
Reporting Form