Who should be checked?

by DHCS Facilitator 18 Aug 2009, 4:23pm

It is proposed that checking will generally apply to employees and volunteers who are in contact with vulnerable people as part of the provision of certain services. A summary of the services proposed for inclusion is presented below.
____________________________________________ SERVICES FOR CHILDREN Child Protection and Community Services Youth Justice Child Care Services Educational Institutions Accommodation Services Health Clubs, Associations or Movements Religious Services & Representatives Transport Services Coaching and Tuition of Any Kind Counselling and Support Services Overnight Camps School Crossing Services Commercial Entertainment or Party Services Specifically for Children Commercial Gym or Play Facilities Specifically for Children Commercial Photography Services Specifically for Children Commercial Talent or Beauty Competitions Specifically for Children Other as prescribed __________________________________________  read more

Ic_relatesdoc Relates to document: Discussion Paper: A Working with Vulnerable People Checking System for the ACT

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ceg Comment 1 13 Sep 2009, 6:25 AM

Will this legislation have the effect of requiring a check on volunteer parents who sit on Management Boards of community day care services?

DHCS Facilitator Comment 1.1 DHCS Facilitator 15 Sep 2009, 11:12 AM

Yes, as currently proposed in the discussion paper:

-Community day care services are included under Annex A within the service category "Child Care Services". As a consequence, it is intended that people in receipt of child care services will be considered vulnerable and people providing child care services will be included in the new checking system.

-Under section 9.3.1, both volunteers and board members are specifically listed for inclusion.

-Under section 9.3.2 it is proposed that people will be checked when contact involves "....the making of decisions affecting vulnerable people".

If you have any concerns about the proposal please leave further comments or contact me via the details on the home page.

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