Work Health and Safety
Work, Health and Safety (WHS) (previous known as Occupational Health and Safety- OHS) is the discipline concerned with protecting the health and safety of all people in the workplace from exposure to hazards and risks resulting from work activities. The local church has a duty to protect the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of all […]
Reporting and Disclosures
If you have a concern for someone’s safety (including your own) please seek support, and, pass on your concern appropriately. In an emergency, call 000 and ask for police, fire brigade or ambulance. There are a range of situations which are legally required to be reported to the relevant authority, particularly regarding child sexual abuse […]
Induction of new workers or volunteers
An induction is the process of introducing a new team member to the church culture and the ministry’s aims, as well as the processes and tasks undertaken in that role. By completing an induction you are both making the team member aware of their responsibilities (including how to report injuries and concerns of abuse and […]
National Police Record Checks
The BUV recommends churches conduct a National Police Record Check (aka Police Check) that certain roles, prior to commencing their role: This includes paid staff and senior leadership (including deacons/elders), the head of each ministry, and Safe Church Contact Person. BUV recommends the treasurer undertakes a new Police Check, every 3 years. BUV accredited pastors […]
Working with Children Checks
The Working with Children Check (WWCC) helps protect children from harm by preventing those who pose an unjustifiable risk to children from working with or caring for them. It does this by screening people’s criminal records and professional conduct history. The WWCC focuses on serious sexual, violent and drug offences, and the Department of Justice […]
Treasurers Resources
As a treasurer, you are responsible for overseeing the financial management of your church and assisting in financial reporting to the church and external entities. Saward Dawson has provided an interactive Treasurers handbook with the duties and responsibilities as a treasurer, such as property and trust management, GST and income tax, employer obligations and financial […]
Data and Document Retention Guidelines
Church document retention is important to understand the history of a church. As apart of the Victorian Baptist Historical Society (hyperlink), the BUV archives collect and records historical church minutes, annual reports and financial statements, special events, architectural plans, photographs and marriage registers etc. Please contact our archivist Marita Munro at archives@buv.com.au for all archive […]
Recommended Fees for Visiting Preachers, Weddings and Funerals
The follow advisory guide is for Pastors and Churches for any fees payable related to visiting preachers, and individuals conducting or helping with weddings and funerals. This guide also considers reimbursement of travel costs, and musician and other fees. These fees are applicable from 1 January 2025. Click here to download
Service Providers – Building
Moussaoui Designs Interested in building or renovating your property, or just after some architectural advice? Moussaoui Designs provide micro-advisory services such as interior design, documentation and space planning, furniture procurement and contract administration. Moreover, they assist with macro-advisory services such as asset use, feasibility and commercial development concepts. Dana Moussaoui Level 1/488 Victoria Street, Richmond […]