How to meet the Standards
Introduction
The Office of the Children’s Guardian provides free training and resources to support child-related organisations.
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Child safe standards
Who the Child Safe Standards apply to
Introduction
All child-related organisations will benefit from implementing the Child Safe Standards. However, there are many organisations in NSW that must implement the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Scheme.
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Child safe standards
Children in statutory out-of-home care
Introduction
Out-of-home care is provided to children and young people who are unable to live with their own families. Foster carers take on the responsibilities of a parent for a period of time, to provide a safe family environment for children and young people needing care.
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Parents
About overnight respite care
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Information on overnight respite care for your child outside the family home.
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Parents
Children's modelling and acting
Introduction
In NSW there are specific laws to protect the safety and wellbeing of children under the age of 16 years who are employed as actors, performers, and models.
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Parents
How parents can raise a concern
Introduction
If you are concerned that an individual or an organisation is not acting in the best interests of the children they are providing services for, there are a number of things you can do.
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Parents
How to spot a child safe organisation
Introduction
Parents and carers play an important role in making sure their children are spending time in places that are safe.
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Parents
What parents need to know about the Working with Children Check
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There are times when a parent may need to hold or verify a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
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Parents
Reportable allegation against an employee
Introduction
The Reportable Conduct Scheme is focused on both preventing and responding to abuse of children by workers in organisations. This includes paid employees, volunteers and contractors delivering services to children.
Information about reportable conduct, the investigation process and your rights and responsibilities is available here if an allegation has been made against you.
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Employees and volunteers
How to report a concern
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As a child-related employee or volunteer you are in a unique position to raise issues, provide feedback and drive improvement to keep children and young people safe in organisations.
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Employees and volunteers
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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