The Newcastle Anglican Church has Diocesan Survivor Support and Advocacy Service for those affected by abuse within the Anglican diocese. It forms a part of the Anglican Professional Standards Directorate.
Newcastle Anglican Church also operates its Pastoral Care and Assistance Scheme (PCAAS) using the same framework as the National Redress Scheme. PCAAS is the approved scheme for adult victims of sexual abuse within the Diocese and for victims of other forms of child abuse within the Diocese.
Contact can be made with Anglican Survivor Support Service:
P: 02 4907 5730
E: survivorsupport@newcastleanglican.org.au
Contact can be made with Anglican Professional Standards:
P: 1800 774 945
E: dps@newcastleanglican.org.au
For more information about Anglican Professional Standards and the PCAAS:
www.newcastleanglican.org.au/safe-ministry/redress/
The Office of Safeguarding is the organisational expression of the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle’s abiding commitment to promote the safety, welfare and well being of children and vulnerable adults. The Office of Safeguarding is an integral part of the Diocese, reporting directly to the Bishop’s Office. The Office of Safeguarding is placed outside the Diocese’s services, programmes and parishes, overseeing their safeguarding standards in operation. The Office of Safeguarding works with external statutory and Catholic authorities to fulfil its role.
Head Office:
50 Crebert St, Mayfield NSW 2304
P: 02 4979 1390
E: childprotection@mn.catholic.
Healing & Support (Zimmerman Service):
5 Selma Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302
P: 02 4923 0636
E: healing.support@mn.
www.officeofsafeguarding.org.au
