Our Commitment

Rangeville Community Church (RCC) is committed to its value of Living Authentically, including being trustworthy, honouring and honest in all our dealings so that the reputation of Jesus and his followers is enhanced.  This requires that we seek to maintain the highest standards of conduct, ethical behaviour and corporate governance. To maintain this value the Council of Elders and Staff encourage the reporting of any unethical and illegal activity as well as any actual or suspected wrongdoing.

The purpose of the Whistleblowers Policy (the Policy) is to help ensure RCC maintains the highest standards of ethical behaviour and integrity in line with its values. RCC encourages and supports the reporting of serious wrongdoing that is of legitimate concern and to providing a safe reporting mechanism and protection against reprisal for people who make a disclosure regarding serious wrongdoing. 

Making a Disclosure

RCC encourages the reporting of information related to actual or suspected issues of wrongdoing or misconduct. RCC is committed to fostering a safe culture to speak up in and providing protections when reporting is undertaken. This policy is supported by clear process to ensure the safety of whistleblowers and the transparency of steps and outcomes. 

What Should Be Reported

Conduct that should be reported under this policy includes breaches of general law, organisational policy, or generally recognised principles of ethics, including:

  • Illegal conduct of any nature
  • fraud, corruption or misappropriation of funds
  • offering or accepting a bribe
  • financial irregularities or maladministration
  • failure to comply with, or breach of, legal or regulatory requirements
  • endangering the health or safety of staff, volunteers or the general public
  • engaging in or threatening to engage in detrimental conduct to staff, volunteers, contractors or others who have made, or plan to make, a protected disclosure
  • conduct that damages the reputation of RCC or its relationships with third parties.
  • breach of policy of RCC
  • harassment or unlawful discrimination
  • any other conduct or behaviour considered to be serious wrongdoing.

General complaints or comments can be made via our Contact Us form

How to Make a Report

Any person reporting conduct should include in writing where possible the nature of the alleged breach and the person or persons responsible. The inclusion of facts on which the eligible Whistleblower’s belief that a breach has occurred will assist the process of investigation. Referring to the nature and whereabouts of any further evidence that would substantiate the eligible Whistleblower’s allegations will assist the WPO in initiating the process.

Confidentiality and Anonymity

RCC is committed to disclosures being treated in confidence, in the case of the eligible Whistleblower self-identifying or remaining anonymous. All disclosure and investigation files will be kept in secure locations with restricted access, and interviews with relevant staff and third parties will be done with confidentiality and discretion.

The eligible Whistleblower may choose to remain anonymous when making a protected disclosure. If the disclosure is made anonymously, this will not be overridden unless by due process of law. Reporting conduct anonymously will limit the ability of the WPO to provide investigation updates and findings to the eligible Whistleblower.