Foster and Kinship Carer Assessments

889 Ms STINSON (Badcoe) (2 July 2019). Have foster carers, kinship carers and respite carers who have a current screening due to expire within the next six months, been advised by the Department for Child Protection, that they should apply for a new clearance?

The Hon. R. SANDERSON (Adelaide—Minister for Child Protection): I have been advised:

Valid child-related screening checks issued prior to 1 July 2019 remain valid until they expire, even if this expiry date is after 1 July 2019.

The department and NGO services have been actively working with carers and carer households to ensure they are aware of the requirements in regard to working with children checks.

Additionally, information on the DCP website states that, 'If your screening will expire within the next six months, you should apply for a new clearance now.' The website also provides further details on how to apply for a new clearance.