Safe Church at HCC
Our Commitment
At HCC, we believe that every person — regardless of age, gender, race, or ability — is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with absolute respect.
We are a community committed to honouring God and the testimony of Jesus, specifically in how we care for children and vulnerable adults. To ensure our church is a place of safety and trust, we have adopted the WPC Safe Church Standard (2025), which incorporates the 10 Child Safe Standards recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Safe Leaders & Safe Programs
Every person in a position of authority at HCC including our ministers, elders, staff, and volunteer leaders is required to:
Hold a current Working with Children Check
Complete mandatory Safe Church Training
Abide by the WPC Code of Conduct
Complete a Panel Interview and provide Referee Details
Follow our Electronic Communication Guidelines to ensure all digital interactions are transparent and appropriate
Key Documents
The following documents govern our safety practices are available for download:
Reporting a Concern or Incident
HCC takes all allegations and disclosures seriously. If you have experienced or observed a breach of our Code of Conduct, or if you have concerns about the safety of a child or vulnerable adult, we encourage you to speak up.
How to Report: You can report a concern directly to our Safe Church Committee. These individuals are trained to serve as the primary point of contact for anyone wishing to make a disclosure or report an incident.
Safe Church Committee:
committee-safechurch@harbourcitychurch.com
Safe Church Committee Members:
Elder Jason Ju: jason.ju@harbourcitychurch.com
Deacon Peter Kim: peter.d.kim@harbourcitychurch.com
Esther Ahn: esther.ahn@harbourcitychurch.com
Ian Chung: ian.chung@harbourcitychurch.com
Dave Choi: dave.choi@harbourcitychurch.com
You may also download the Incident Report Form to document your concerns.
Feedback
We recognise that building a safe church is an ongoing process. We invite your feedback on our Safe Church commitments and practices. If you have suggestions or questions, please contact our Safe Church Committee.