How do I report to docs?
How do I report to docs?
To make a report, a confidential number has been set-up specifically for mandatory reporters – 13 DOCS (dial 13 3627). Your clients and the general public need to call DoCS Helpline on the general number 132 111 to make a report.
How do I report my child to docs?
By calling the Child Protection Helpline on 132 111….Registering to submit eReports
- can create and submit eReports after using the Mandatory Reporter Guide (MRG), if the MRG outcome is “Report to DCJ ” or “Refer to CWU”
- will be notified by email when there is a change of status for a report.
Who do I contact if I have concerns about a child?
Reporting a concern Speaking up can make sure that child gets help as soon as possible. The sooner you contact your local children’s social care duty team, the quicker they can act. They’re available 24 hours a day, and can make an anonymous report if that feels safer.
What are docs called now?
Communities and Justice are the main government agency in NSW that protects children. They used to be called ‘FACS’ and ‘DOCS’ but are now the Department of Communities and Justice.
Who Must mandatory report?
Legislation in all jurisdictions except New South Wales and Victoria requires mandatory reporting in relation to all young people up to the age of 18 years. In New South Wales, the duty only applies to situations involving children aged under 16 years.
What can DoCS do?
Doctors meet and talk with patients and caregivers to diagnose, manage and treat illnesses and injuries. Of course, specific duties will vary depending on the area of medicine you intend to practice, but many of the core duties are required of all doctors. Prescribing medication; administering treatments.
What is FACS now?
The New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) is a former department of the Government of New South Wales and was previously responsible for the delivery of services to some of the most disadvantaged individuals, families and communities in the state of New South Wales, Australia until July …
What details must be included in a safeguarding report?
A summary of safeguarding concerns. This could include information on the total number of concerns, the forms of harm identified, the proportion of concerns within the organisations direct activity or which it identified within the community and the number of referrals passed to safeguarding authorities.
What is a safeguarding issue?
A child or young person safeguarding concern is when they are living in circumstances where there is a significant risk of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional or neglect).
What types of reports must be reported to CACI?
“What Must be Reported to CACI?” The law requires child welfare agencies to make a CACI report to the CA DOJ whenever they substantiate an allegation of 1) physical abuse, 2) sexual abuse, 3) mental abuse, or 4) severe neglect.