Before you get to the school gate...
Be aware of each state/territory department of education contractor and third-party requirements for schools, which may include additional training and/or screening requirements for coaches.
NOTE: All SA coaches must:
- Complete the Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) mandatory notification training (both the Fundamentals and Masterclass courses for coaches without a current RAN-EC or RRHAN-EC certificate) implemented by the South Australian Department of Education.
Get to know the school's site, including but not limited to:
- The school’s WHS/Incident and injury processes
- Behaviour management policies
- Facilities and equipment available
Confirm the school’s clearance requirements, including but not limited to:
- Insurance certificate of currency
- Copy of WWCC or exemption card
- Risk Assessment conducted for the planned sessions
Here are some helpful links:
- WWCC – contact list for each state/territory
- Teacher registrations - contact list for each state/territory
- Play by the Rules fact sheets for each state/territory
Other links:
- New South Wales - NSW Education School Sport Unit
- Australian Capital Territory - Education and Training Directorate
- Northern Territory - Department of Education
- Western Australian - Department of Education
- South Australian - Department for Education
- Queensland - Department of Education and Training
- Tasmanian - Department of Education
- Victorian - Department of Education and Training
Information about non-government school education can be found on the National Catholic Education Commission and Independent Schools Council of Australia websites.