Whether your organisation is considering providing SSRC for the first time or is already delivering services, these resources will help you understand your obligations and responsibilities.
Organisations considering providing SSRC should consider if they have the capacity and skill to deliver specialised support services to children with additional needs.
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How to become a provider
Organisations that provide SSRC must meet requirements under the Children’s Guardian Act 2019, Children’s Guardian Regulation 2022 and the SSRC Code of Practice (PDF, 125.06KB).
To begin providing SSRC you should:
- Determine whether your service meets the definition of SSRC
- Understand your responsibilities under the Child Safe Scheme
- Complete the Child Safe Self-Assessment
- Apply for access to the SSRC Register by emailing the SSRC team
- Establish policies, procedures and governance arrangements that are compliant with the SSRC Code of Practice.
Provider obligations
Providers must:
- implement the Child Safe Standards
- comply with the SSRC Code of Practice
- record required information in the SSRC Register
- maintain appropriate supervision and case planning where required
- meet information exchange obligations
- comply with relevant reporting requirements.
SSRC Code of Practice
The SSRC Code of Practice outlines the requirements organisations must follow when providing care to children and young people.
The Code supports organisations to:
- deliver safe care
- support children's wellbeing
- share relevant information appropriately
- maintain required records
- meet required standards for intake, assessment, supervision, case planning, reporting and inter-agency coordination.
