Carers Register guidance

Last update: 19 July 2024

Help to navigate the functions of the Carers Register and develop best practice internal procedures.

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    Guidance notes

    The Guidance Notes give an overview of designated agencies' roles and responsibilities, data entry requirements and business rules relevant to the Carers Register.  This includes the rules around the authorisation and applications of people (and relevant household members) to provide statutory or supported out-of-home care in New South Wales.

    Administrator's guide

    Our Administrator's guide has information on how to register your designated agency and instructions on creating your agency's structure and additional users.

    Interstate placements and the Carers Register

    Sometimes a child who is under the parental responsibility of the NSW Minister for Families and Communities; Minister for Disability Services, may be living in a foster, relative or kinship care placement in another jurisdiction within Australia.  Where this occurs, there are various obligations to be met by the designated agency who is responsible for that child. The below document aims to assist designated agencies in meeting their obligations in relation to the entry of carers and household members onto the Carers Register, as well as highlight other obligations to be considered as part of supporting children in these situations.

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