Do you need help?
If you suspect abuse, or someone tells you about abuse, firstly listen, and secondly, know who to call.
If any person is in immediate danger to life, emergency services should be called on 111.
Ask for the person's permission, and take that information to the Vicar / Ministry Unit Leader or Ministry Standards Team (see below).
If the person does not give you permission, you must still ring the Ministry Standards Team to ask for advice without naming the person. They know what to do and will be able to guide you.
If your concern relates to the Vicar / Leader, call the Ministry Standards team. They are available at all times to give advice and assistance.
If you are experiencing abuse, here are some things you can do:
If you are in immediate danger, please call the emergency services on 111.
If there's someone you trust, contact them, and ask for their help to get you help.
Contact the Diocesan Safety Team (see below).
Contact the Anglican Province who have a dedicated team who can receive complaints and reports of abuse from within the Anglican Church. Their email is registrar@anglicanchurch.org.nz.
Call the Victims Information Line on 0800 650 654.
Contacting the Ministry Standards Team
For concerns or complaints involving someone within the Anglican Church, please email registrar@ministrystandards.org.
Or, write to:
Independent Registrar
Ministry Standards Commission
PO Box 87188
Meadowbank
Auckland 1742
Or, to leave a confidential voice message for the Independent Registrar phone 0800 004 031.
Finding more information
More information, including videos produced by the Diocesan Safety Team, and downloadable safety documents, can be found on the Anglican Movement website.