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Justice Connect training: Screening Checks for Not-for-profit Organisations

March 23, 2021 @ 12:45 pm - 2:00 pm

Are you involved in the recruitment of staff and volunteers in your community organisation? Is your screening process effective and legally compliant? Do you need a refresher on the laws and processes around Working with Children Checks and Police Checks?

Screening checks are essential to protect all those involved with your service: staff, volunteers, clients and members of the public. This webinar will walk you through the basics of how to set up a screening process, what types of checks you need and updates to the law around screening.

What we’ll cover:

  • Key screening checks for NFPs (focusing on WWC Checks, Police Checks and the NDIS Worker Screening Check, with an overview of other relevant checks)
  • Mandatory v discretionary checks – who needs them and why?
  • Changes to screening laws and procedures
  • Common issues and top tips for completion of Police Checks
  • Other issues to consider, including record-keeping, privacy and discrimination
  • Top tips, FAQs and further resources

What you’ll receive:

  • 75-minutes of plain-language training from an expert lawyer
  • Copy of webinar recording and slide presentation (recording available for 30 days)
  • Opportunity to submit questions
  • Information on further resources and support

Suitable for

Any organisation which engages employees or volunteers.

Cost: $30 - $50

If your organisation is unable to cover the webinar fee or if you're having trouble registering please get in touch at nfptraining@justiceconnect.org.au

This is an online event - access details for the webinar will be sent by email before the event.

More information and booking

Details

Date:
March 23, 2021
Time:
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.nfplaw.org.au/screening-checks-not-profit-organisations

Organizer

Justice Connect
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