On this page you will find all the resources previously provided by QB to churches for the old 8 Mandatory Requirements.
Note that as of 1 April 2026, all churches are required to be working towards implementing the 10 Child Safe Standards as defined in the Child Safe Organisation Act, 2024. These updated resources can be accessed through the Safe Spaces Page.
These resources are still being made available during the transition period where new resources are being developed and churches may still need to access old resources.
Should you have any queries or need guidance in any child safety matter, please contact QB Safe Spaces Team on:
Ph: 07 3354 5600 | 0490 148 101 – Emily Banks, QB Safe Space Team Leader | Email: safespaces@qb.org.au
The Safe Spaces Safeguarding Policy is the overarching Policy for your Church to personalise and adopt. It sets out the main policy objectives under which each of the eight mandatory requirements can be organised.
| Church Template – Safe Spaces Safeguarding Policy | DOCX | Download |
A Statement of Commitment clearly reflects your Church’s culture and values and how they relate to your dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of Children, Young People, and Vulnerable Adults. The statement should explicitly declare your Church’s commitment to protecting Children, Young People, and Vulnerable Adults from harm.
View the resources below that help develop a statement of commitment for your church:
| Mandatory Requirement 1 - Implementation Guide | Download | ||
| Guidelines for Statement of Commitment | DOCX | Download | |
| Church Template - Statement of Commitment | DOCX | Download |
Your Codes of Conduct are more than a requirement. They are a crucial pillar of our Safe Spaces Safeguarding Policy. They outline the expected standard behaviours of anyone in your Church environment, particularly in their interactions with Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults. Your Codes of Conduct should clearly communicate your Church’s expectations of behaviour and the consequences if these expectations are not met.
View the resources below that help develop Codes of Conduct for your church:
| Mandatory Requirement 2 - Implementation Guide | Download | ||
| Guidelines for Code of Conduct | DOCX | Download | |
| Code of Conduct - Staff and Volunteers | DOCX | Download | |
| Code of Conduct - Under 18 Volunteers | DOCX | Download | |
| Code of Conduct - Parents, Carers and Visitors Template | DOCX | Download | |
| Code of Conduct - Youth Template | DOCX | Download | |
| Code of Conduct - Children Template | DOCX | Download |
Churches must have an effective Child and Young People focused procedure in place for recruiting, selecting, training and managing Staff and Volunteers. Each stage of the recruitment process should be considered separately in order to minimise risks.
View the resources below that help develop the Recruitment, Selection, Training, and Management of Staff and Volunteers for your church:
The Safe Spaces Training Video is only available to LOGGED-IN users at top of this page. If you do not have access, please speak with your church pastor or administrator to help further.
| Mandatory Requirement 3 - Implementation Guide | Download | ||
| Procedure for Recruitment Selection and Training of Staff and Volunteers | DOCX | Download | |
| Volunteer Application Form | Download | ||
| Applicant Interview Questions | DOCX | Download | |
| Referee Questionnaire Form | Download | ||
| Position Description Template - Junior Volunteer | DOCX | Download | |
| Position Description Template - Team Member | DOCX | Download | |
| Position Description Template - Ministry Leader | DOCX | Download | |
| Position Description Template - Safe Spaces Team Member | DOCX | Download | |
| Link to Safe Ministry Check | URL | View | |
| Link to Child Safe – Safety Management Online | URL | View |
Churches must have policies and procedures for handling disclosures or suspicions of harm, including reporting guidelines which includes information about defining, identifying, managing, recording and reporting child protection concerns. What follows is a procedure that your Church
may adopt for responding to Child Protection Concerns.
View the resources below that help develop and adopt a Procedure for Responding to Child Protection Concerns for your church:
| Mandatory Requirement 4 - Implementation Guide | Download | ||
| Proceedure for Responding to CPC | DOCX | Download | |
| QB Process for Disclosure of Harm | Download | ||
| Safe Spaces Incident Report Form | DOCX | Download |
Churches must have policies and procedures for handling complaints against a Staff member (non-pastoral) or Volunteer where there has been a breach of the Safe Spaces Code of Conduct or Safeguarding Policy and its procedures.
View the resources below that help develop and adopt a Procedure for Handling Complaints against Staff and Volunteers for your church:
| Mandatory Requirement 5 - Implementation Guide | Download | ||
| Procedure for Handling Complaints against Staff and Volunteers | DOCX | Download | |
| Safe Spaces Incident Report Form | DOCX | Download |
Your Church must create and maintain a safe environment (physical, emotional and spiritual) for Children and young people to participate in. A safe environment is one that is transparent and accountable across all relationships and procedures. It is an environment where all foreseeable and perceived risks have been identified, assessed and managed.
View the resources below that help develop and adopt Guidelines for Creating Safe Spaces for your church:
| Mandatory Requirement 6 - Implementation Guide | Download | ||
| Guidelines for Creating Safe Spaces Template | DOCX | Download | |
| Activity Risk Assessment Template | DOCX | Download | |
| Procedure for Responding to an Incident – minor or critical | Download | ||
| Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Action Plan | URL | View | |
| SAFER: A Domestic Violence Resource for Churches | URL | View | |
| Cultural Awareness Training | URL | View | |
| Beyond Blue | URL | View | |
| The Black Dog Institute | URL | View | |
| DoFoodSafely | URL | View | |
| QLD Food Business Licence | URL | View | |
| National Accommodation, Recreation and Tourism Accreditation | URL | View | |
| e-Saftey Commissioner | URL | View |
Your Church must implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Blue Card system requirements under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
View the resources below that help develop and adopt a Procedure for Compliance with the Blue Card System for your church:
| Mandatory Requirement 7 - Implementation Guide | Download | ||
| Procedure Compliance with the Blue Card System Template | DOCX | Download | |
| Privacy Policy Template | DOCX | Download | |
| Blue Card’s Employee Register Template | URL | View | |
| Blue Card’s Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy Toolkit | URL | View | |
| Blue Card Organisation Portal | URL | View |
Your Church’s Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy (eg: QB Safe Spaces Safeguarding Policy) will be most effective when it has been successfully communicated to all people involved in your Church. When developing your procedure, your Church must also develop a strategy for communicating to and supporting all stakeholders, including;
• Staff
• Volunteers
• Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
• Parent and Carer
View the resources below that help develop the best approach for communicating your strategy with your church:
| Mandatory Requirement 8 - Implementation Guide | Download | ||
| Procedure for Communication and Support | DOCX | Download | |
| Child & Parent feedback form | DOCX | Download |
Disclaimer:
This publication is not legal advice. The Policy, procedures and guidelines herein are based on the Blue Card Systems guidelines and nationally recognised good practice for safeguarding within Churches. It has been written with due regard to Queensland’s legislation as at the time these document are published. It is recommended that your Church use the most updated versions of these documents.