Governance, Beliefs & Policies
Grace Communion International Australia is a registered charity and religious institution under the ACNC, committed to transparency, accountability, responsible governance, and the safety and wellbeing of all people.
Identity & Foundations
Mission, Vision & Values
Grace Communion International Australia articulates its mission, theological summary, and ministry direction through its Mission Statement, Summary of Faith, and Vision and Values.
Mission Statement, Summary of Faith & Vision and Values
Version: February 2018, October 2010 (previously 2009)
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Statement of Beliefs
Grace Communion International Australia affirms its theological foundations through its Statement of Beliefs.
Official Statement of Beliefs
Version: October 2010 (previously 2009)
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These documents establish the theological and mission foundations that guide GCI Australia’s life, ministry, governance, and service.
Governance & Leadership
These documents support formal governance, board accountability, ministry leadership, ethical conduct, and responsible decision-making across GCI Australia.
These documents support transparent governance, accountable leadership, ethical conduct, and responsible ministry practice.
Membership & Church Life
These documents provide guidance on membership, pastoral expectations, church funding, bequests, travel, grievance processes, and volunteer conduct.
These resources support healthy church life, pastoral clarity, volunteer conduct, and accountable member-facing practices.
Financial & Organisational Stewardship
These documents support responsible financial management, information handling, privacy, and organisational accountability.
These policies support sound stewardship, financial accountability, privacy protection, and responsible organisational administration.
Risk & Mission Framework
These documents support safe planning, responsible ministry activity, and appropriate governance for local and overseas mission engagement.
Overseas Mission Protocols
Status: Under Revision (previous version March 2009)
Updated document will be made available once review is complete.
These policies support responsible planning, risk identification, mission integrity, and safe ministry practice.
Child Safe Protocols
If a child or vulnerable person is in immediate danger, call 000. All concerns must be reported promptly in accordance with GCI Australia Child Safe Protocols.
Grace Communion International Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of all children and vulnerable persons.
Child and Vulnerable Persons Safety Policy Forms
Version: March 2019 (previous June 2016, October 2006)
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Child and Vulnerable Persons Code of Conduct / Volunteer Code of Conduct
Review current conduct requirements for those serving with children and vulnerable persons.
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Volunteer Application - Working with Children
Application form for volunteers serving in ministries involving children and vulnerable persons.
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GCI Australia prioritises the safety of children and vulnerable persons, ensuring ministries operate within safe, accountable, and compliant environments.
Reporting & Accountability
GCI Australia provides clear pathways for incident reporting, safety concerns, and confidential whistleblower disclosures.
Whistleblower Reporting
Grace Communion International Australia is committed to transparency, accountability, and integrity. Individuals are encouraged to report concerns about misconduct, unethical behaviour, or breaches of policy through confidential whistleblower pathways.
Whistleblowing Policy
Version: January 2020
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Reports are handled with sensitivity, confidentiality, and appropriate care in accordance with GCI Australia policies and applicable legal requirements.