All visiting clergy and religious who wish to provide ministry or religious service within the Archdiocese of Brisbane must seek prior written permission by completing an Application for Short-Term Ministry.
To apply, select a suitable category below and complete an Application for Short-term Ministry form. We ask that you give at least two (2) weeks’ notice, if possible, to allow our office the necessary checks and process.
1 Clergy IN AUSTRALIA – with ACMR
You will be required to provide the following:
- ACMR number
- Current WWCC issued by home state
- ** Additional requirements if ministry exceeds seven (7) days
2 Clergy IN AUSTRALIA – no ACMR
You will be required to provide the following:
- Declarations Relating to Professional Standards – download form for signing by the applicant and by the church authority (Bishop/Vicar General/Provincial)
- Current WWCC issued by home state
- ** Additional requirements if ministry exceeds seven (7) days
3 Clergy FROM outside Australia
You will be required to provide the following:
- Declarations Relating to Professional Standards – download form for signing by the applicant and by the church authority (Bishop/Vicar General/Provincial)
- Safe Behaviour Code – download form for signing by the applicant
- **Additional requirements if ministry exceeds seven (7) days
**Additional requirements if ministry exceeds seven (7) days:
- Online Safeguarding Training. Required if ministry exceeds seven (7) days.
Watch our 45-min Safeguarding Training Video here: https://brisbanecatholic.org.au/safeguarding/safeguarding-training/
Once completed, download the Safeguarding Training Completion Form for signing by the applicant and verified by a member of your community or parish.
- Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card). This is a legal requirement if ministry exceeds seven (7) days within the same calendar year. Blue Card application: https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply
- National Police Check. Required if ministry exceeds thirty (30) days. Police check must be less than three (3) years old.
Turnaround:
Our turnaround time is up to seven (7) days, you will be advised as to the outcome of your application. If approved, your church authority and the parish/es to be visited will receive a copy of the approval letter for information.
Contact:
Should you have any questions regarding this process please contact the Episcopal Offices.