The care and protection of children, young people and adults involved in Cathedral activities is the responsibility of everyone who participates in the life of the church

If you are concerned

that someone you know is at risk of, or is being abused, or presents a risk to others, please seek advice from our Safeguarding Coordinator or a member of clergy

IF THERE IS IMMEDIATE RISK OF DANGER PLEASE CONTACT THE POLICE ON 111

Cathedral Safeguarding Coordinators:

Fern Prabhakaran and George O’Donnell
04 472 0286 (Cathedral office)

our commitments

In accordance with the Anglican Dioceses of New Zealand Safeguarding Policy our church is committed to: 

  • Promoting a safer environment and culture.

  • Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the cathedral.

  • Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.

  • Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.

  • Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.

  • Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others.

The Vestry will:  

  • Create a safe and caring place for all.

  • Have a named Safety Coordinator to work with the Dean and the Vestry to implement policy and procedures.

  • Safely recruit, train and support all those with any responsibility for children, young people and adults to have the confidence and skills to recognise and respond to abuse.

  • Ensure that there is appropriate insurance cover for all activities involving children and adults undertaken in the name of the cathedral and parish.

  • Display in cathedral premises and on the Cathedral website the details of who to contact if there are safeguarding concerns or support needs.

  • Listen to and take seriously all those who disclose abuse.

  • Take steps to protect children and adults when a safeguarding concern of any kind arises, following the Anglican Dioceses of New Zealand guidance, including notifying the Diocesan Risk Management Officer and statutory agencies immediately.

  • Offer support to victims/survivors of abuse regardless of the type of abuse, when or where it occurred.

  • Care for and monitor any member of the cathedral community who may pose a risk to children and adults whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality and the safety of all parties. 

  • Ensure that health and safety policy, procedures and risk assessments are in place and that these are reviewed annually.

  • Review the implementation of the Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Practices at least annually.

Each person who works within this cathedral community will agree to abide by this policy and the guidelines established by this cathedral.