31 May 2017

News & Publications: G8; Mandatory Reporting in Queensland; CCB Fraud

Childcare Providers
There have recently been a few articles on the financial circumstances of childcare provider G8 including in the The Sydney Morning Herald. There was also a report on the governance of G8 in The Sydney Morning Herald.

New Child Safety Mandatory Reporting Requirements in Queensland
From 1 July 2017, under changes to the Child Protection Act 1999, early childhood education and care professionals will be required to report child safety concerns to the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, where there is a reasonable suspicion that the child has suffered, is suffering, or is at unacceptable risk of suffering, significant harm caused by physical or sexual abuse, and there is not a parent willing and able to protect the child from harm. Further information and resources are available from the Department's website.

Childcare Benefit Fraud Case
News.com.au recently reported on the sentencing of family day care provider Melissa Higgins who operated the Aussie Giggles service. The Sydney Morning Herald also carried a report.

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