Our State - South Australia

‘Our State’ is a half-hour, weekly radio segment airing 1:30pm ACST each Monday on Adelaide's FiveAA.The program focuses on uncovering and sharing important subjects: the interesting, the significant, the future, the unknown and the things that are happening, right now, in South Australia. Each week, a wide range of guests discuss achievements, initiatives and events which highlight South Australia’s priorities.

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08/07/2019 - 101 - New Screening Legislation

July 08, 2019 • DPC Communications • Episode 101

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New, stronger screening laws for people wanting to work or volunteer with children in South Australia came into effect from 1st of July this year.

The new working with children check replaces the previous State Government child-related screening check. It aligns South Australia with new national standards to increase the safety of children in our communities.

Deputy Chief Executive of Department of Human Services, Lois Boswell and Chief Executive Officer of Volunteering South Australia and North Territory, Evelyn O’Loughlin tell listeners more about what the new legislation means for those people wanting to work or volunteer with children in South Australia.