Keeping Each Other Safe
We take the wellbeing and safety of people very seriously here at All Souls.
If you are concerned about the safety and wellbeing of yourself, another person, or a group, our Safeguarding Officer is available to be contacted confidentially in order to discuss your concerns and help provide appropriate direction. Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Susan McDonald, who can be contacted at 027 276 4653 or susanmcdonald50@gmail.com
The diocese has further safeguarding resources available online under the Safeguarding menu of the Anglican Life website.
Anyone who is a survivor of historic abuse in the Anglican Church who wish to engage with the Church about that abuse are encouraged to email: contact@anglicanredress.nz
Anyone wishing to make a current complaint can contact the Ministry Standards Commission registrar by email on: registrar@ministrystandards.org
We Must Do Better
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care was made public in 2024. This report highlights some shocking and saddening incidences of abuse towards those most vulnerable in our community.
We, as a church, want to be able to respond to people’s pain with care and compassion. We want to treat people with dignity and enable them to find the resources they need to heal. We are committed to doing better... See the video for more.