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Key steps

1. Pre-application

1.1 Distribute an information kit
1.2 Invite the person to an information session
1.3 Conduct the initial interview
1.4 Conduct a household safety study
1.5 Address identified concerns about suitability
1.6 Lodge the application

2. Assessment

2.1 Complete pre-service training
2.2 Facilitate personal history checks
2.3 Conduct assessment interviews
2.4 Conduct referee checks, if applicable
2.5 Conduct medical checks, if applicable
2.6 Assess the application for approval
2.7 Complete the assessment report

3. Approval

3.1 Decide the outcome of the application for approval
3.2 Extend the timeframe for deciding the application
3.3 Approve the application
3.4 Refuse the application

4. Monitor and support

4.1 Negotiate support arrangements
4.2 Complete a Foster Carer Agreement
4.3 Monitor and review the ongoing quality of care
4.4 Standard and advanced training

5. Renewal

5.1 Invite an application for renewal of approval
5.2 Lodgement of application for renewal
5.3 Facilitate personal history checks
5.4 Conduct medical checks, if applicable
5.5 Assess the application for renewal
5.6 Complete the renewal assessment report
5.7 Decide the outcome of the application for renewal
5.8 Approve the application for renewal
5.9 Review support arrangements
5.10 Review the Foster Carer Agreement

What ifs - responding to specific regulation of care matters

1. What if the applicant requires provisional approval?
2. What if there is a change in carer circumstances?
3. What if an external party requests or requires personal information about the applicant or carer?
4. What if approval has expired before an application for renewal is lodged?
5. What if one spouse is unavailable to participate in the assessment and approval process?
6. What if a carer applicant resides interstate?
7. What if the foster or kinship carer decides to cease being a carer?
8. What if a carer requests access to their personal information?
9. What if a foster or kinship carer's certificate of approval requires amendment, suspension or cancellation, other than on blue card grounds?
10. What if a foster or kinship carer's certificate of approval requires suspension or cancellation, on blue card grounds?
11. What if a provisionally approved carer's certificate of approval requires amendment, suspension or cancellation?

Last updated: 21 September 2009