Office of the Professional Standards Director
The Office of Professional Standards for the Diocese is operated independently though Safe Ministry Resources.
The role of the Office of Professional Standards is to respond to allegations of abuse and misconduct in the Diocese, fulfil the National Register Cannon, provide care and assistance for survivors of abuse in the Diocese and manage known offenders in parishes.
The Professional Standards Director for the Diocese is Peter Barnett, and can be reached on the Safe Ministry Helpline 1800 070 511 (business hours).
Professional Standards Ordinance
Reporting to Statutory Bodies
Responding to Adult Disclosures of Abuse
Responding to Concerns or Disclosures of Child Abuse
Contacting the Office of Professional Standards
The Diocesan Professional Standards Office is independently operated by Creating Safer Communities.
To report concerns, allegations of misconduct by church workers or seek advice please call the Safe Ministry Helpline 1800 070 511 (Monday – Friday 9am-5pm).
You can also email the Safe Ministry Helpline – helpline@safercommunities.net.au
Director of Professional Standards Peter Barnett – peterb@safercommunities.net.au
Deputy Director of Professional Standards Chris Smith – chriss@safercommunities.net.au