site map
- welcome
introduction
- about children’s services in NSW
- what is a children’s service?
- which services do the Act and Regulation cover?
- what is the role of local government?
- what the role of the Australian (Commonwealth) Government?
- what is the role of the DoCS and the NSW Government?
- what is the role of licensees?
- who may apply for a licence?
- who is a fit and proper person?
preparation
- do you want to establish a children’s service?
- what things should you consider when initially planning your service?
- what do you need to consider when selecting a site for your premises?
- what building plans do you need?
- how do you lodge building plans and building applications to local council?
- when do you need to notify DoCS of local council building approval?
- how do you advertise notice of making an application?
- what criminal history check will DoCS undertake?
- how do you ensure that your building plans are compliant?
- when do you recruit an authorised supervisor?
- how does DoCS assess and approve an authorised supervisor?
- when does DoCS undertake a licensing inspection?
- when does local council issue an occupation certificate?
- when does DoCS issue your licence?
- when can you open your children’s service?
licensing process
staffing
- children’s services staff
- centre-based & mobile services
- family day care & home-based services
- how are overseas qualifications assessed?
- what is the role of an authorised supervisor?
- how do you make an application for an authorised supervisor?
- what is the role of a temporary supervisor?
- how do you change an authorised supervisor?
appeals & complaints
- appeals & complaints
- administrative decisions tribunal