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The BCSANT Church Operations blog seeks to keep you informed of any changes, updates, and new items of interest that involve the administrative, financial, compliance, and governance functions of the local church.

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  • Advanced Notice

    In the world of Insurance, uncertainty equates to risk. So one of the ways to lower risk and consequently mitigate against increasing costs is to progressively remove uncertainty. In an effort to put downward pressure on the cost of underwriting…

  • AED Grant Application Update (SA only)

    BCSANT has now received approval from Preventive Health SA for some grant money to assist SA churches in buying an AED for their property. We are currently working on the process on how best to get these funds out to…

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    BIS Online WHS Training

    Baptist Insurance Services is pleased to advise that our online Work Health and Safety Training system has been completely revised and updated to reflect current regulations. It remains freely available for all BIS Constituents to use in both their Staff…

  • Churches and Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

    The Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Act 2022 mandates AEDs in certain buildings, facilities and vehicles across South Australia. The published AED Regulations state that a place of worship is considered to be a prescribed building under the definition of…

  • Cyber Security Diligence

    We advise that several of our constituents have been subjected to a cyber attack by clicking on suspicious emails. This is a reminder to be on the lookout for suspicious or unexpected emails with attachments, links you feel pressured to…

  • New SA Rules For Single Use Plastic Cups

    South Australia’s Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 is the first legislation of its kind in Australia. Plastics play an important role in our economy and daily lives. When used in packaging, plastic helps ensure food safety…

  • Baptist Insurance Services (BIS) Renewal Update

    By now, all constituents should have received Invoices and supporting documentation for the upcoming renewal on 30th September. If you have not seen these documents yet, please contact me as soon as possible so we can ensure you have everything you need…

  • National Redress Scheme – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    If your church has a website, please make sure that the following information and link is included on your website. [Put your church name here] has joined the National Redress Scheme as a member of Baptist Churches of South Australia…

  • Protecting People In Crowded Places

    When a church looks at their Emergency & Evacuation Plans the most (and usually only) scenario that is considered is evacuation when there is a fire in the building. However, recent events in Sydney show that we need to be…