❓ A WA parliamentary question regarding the training and resources provided to Department for Child Protection and Family Support officers in regional areas, specifically focusing on vehicle safety and communication equipment. The response indicates some training is provided, but not in all areas questioned.
AnsweredQoN 2608Legislative Council
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(1) Can the Minister please advise what training is given to departmental officers based in regional Western Australia on the following: (a) four wheel driving; and (b) how to use a satalite navigation phone? (2) In regards to satalite navigation use, are vehicles tracked when staff drive remotely? (3) If no to (2), why not? (4) Are all four wheel drive vehicles fitted with snorkels? (5) Are departmental staff provided with training to install baby and child seats in vehicles? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) For each of the past five years, what has been the number of vehicles and mobile phones attached to each district office?
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Answered
19 March 2015
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
29 days
1a) All Department for Child Protection and Family Support employees are required to complete orientation and induction programs upon commencing employment. Further to this, regional district offices provide four wheel drive training to relevant employees.
1b) No
2) No
3) The Department provides other methods such as guidance on safe travel, satellite phones and UHF aerials to ensure the health and safety of its employees when travelling in remote regions.
4) No
5) Yes, training is provided to the Department's staff within each district.
6) Not Applicable
7) Please see tabled papers [...]
1b) No
2) No
3) The Department provides other methods such as guidance on safe travel, satellite phones and UHF aerials to ensure the health and safety of its employees when travelling in remote regions.
4) No
5) Yes, training is provided to the Department's staff within each district.
6) Not Applicable
7) Please see tabled papers [...]
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