Foster carers
Introduction
The out-of-home care system relies on having foster carers to provide care for children who cannot live with their family. Foster carers are engaged by an agency. In NSW, these agencies are regulated by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
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Statutory out-of-home care
Process and support
Introduction
Information for employees and volunteers for when a reportable allegation is made against them.
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Employees and volunteers
What employment means
Introduction
In NSW, there are legal requirements when anyone pays a child to model or act.
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Organisations
Registration
Introduction
Voluntary out-of-home care application for registration, monitoring framework and associated documents.
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Organisations
Code of practice
Introduction
The Office of Children’s Guardian regulates specialised substitute residential care under the Child Safe Scheme.
The Code of Practice for Providers of Specialised Substitute Residential Care (SSRC) sets out the mandatory minimum requirements to ensure providers implement the Child Safe Standards.
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Specialised substitute residential care
Former providers
Introduction
Former providers of voluntary out-of-home care.
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Specialised substitute residential care
SSRC register
Introduction
The Office of the Children's Guardian monitors the time a child or young person spends in the care of specialised substitute residential care providers. This enables us to identify where additional support may be provided to the family or formalised planning for longer-term placements.
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Organisations
You can now renew your WWCC by using digital proof of identity – no need to visit a Service NSW Centre.
How to renew using digital proof of identity (POI)
You will need:
- A MyServiceNSW account with the WWCC service added
- 3 current identity documents including a NSW driver licence or photo card
- a device with a working front camera for face verification.
If you're renewing a paid WWCC, you will also need a credit card, debit card, PayPal or PayID account.
If you have an expired WWCC clearance or have changed your name on your identity documents since the last time you renewed your WWCC, you can't renew using digital proof of identity.
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