❓ A parliamentary question regarding the rollout and rationale behind the Working with Children legislation, specifically concerning the initial groups targeted for screening and associated costs. The Minister provides a detailed response justifying the phased approach and selection criteria.
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WORKING WITH CHILDREN LEGISLATION
I refer to the working with children legislation. It was the minister’s intention to at first screen only volunteers, self-employed babysitters, new paid coaches and private tutors, as well as ministers of religion. (1) Why was this particular group singled out? (2) Will the minister provide details of the data that has contributed to this decision? (3) What is the cost of the public education campaign? (4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST
I refer to the working with children legislation. It was the minister’s intention to at first screen only volunteers, self-employed babysitters, new paid coaches and private tutors, as well as ministers of religion. (1) Why was this particular group singled out? (2) Will the minister provide details of the data that has contributed to this decision? (3) What is the cost of the public education campaign? (4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(1) Why was this particular group singled out? (2) Will the minister provide details of the data that has contributed to this decision? (3) What is the cost of the public education campaign? (4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(2) Will the minister provide details of the data that has contributed to this decision? (3) What is the cost of the public education campaign? (4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(3) What is the cost of the public education campaign? (4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(1) Why was this particular group singled out? (2) Will the minister provide details of the data that has contributed to this decision? (3) What is the cost of the public education campaign? (4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(2) Will the minister provide details of the data that has contributed to this decision? (3) What is the cost of the public education campaign? (4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(3) What is the cost of the public education campaign? (4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(4) What is the estimated cost for the first group to be screened? (5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(5) When does the government expect or plan to have all those working with children screened, and will the minister provide the timetable for the proposed implementation? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. (1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(1) The regulations specify that those working with children who must be checked in the first year of operation, 2006, include volunteers working with children aged zero to seven years; most self-employed people in child-related businesses working with children up to the age of 18 years; new paid employees in many categories working with children up to 18 years of age, including coaching and private tuition, accommodation or care, babysitting, religious organisations, clubs and associations, children’s entertainment, overnight camps, school crossing services and transport services for children; and ministers of religion. A number of factors were taken into account in selecting these groups. Unlike others that are scheduled for later screening, most people engaged in these roles working with children are not subject to any form of checking for a risk that they may pose to children. As younger children have a diminished capacity to self-report behaviours that may harm them, those working with young children have been scheduled for early screening. Some roles in the community are given a high level of community trust, and early screening is a reflection of the importance of maintaining such confidence. (2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(2) This decision was based on consideration of the risk factors as outlined in response to (1). (3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(3) The amount of $1.2 million was provided for the five-year period 2005-10. For the financial year 2005-06, the expenditure for the community education strategy was $462 000. The first year’s costs have been made greater to promote the scheme and to develop resources such as information kits and publications. (4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(4) The cost of the first year of operations was $3 897 218, which included establishment costs for the working with children screening unit. Included in these figures were the costs for the first six months of applications received from January to June 2006. (5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
(5) Working with children checks have been phased in over five years following strong recommendations about the importance of a managed rollout from the Criminal Records Bureau in the United Kingdom and the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian. Experience in other jurisdictions points to the importance of ensuring a planned rollout to reduce the potential for systems failures that can put children at risk by compromising the quality of screening. The five-year rollout ends in 2010. A detailed fact sheet is available and can be obtained from the www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au web site. Copies can be provided if requested.
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