1.1.G.13 Giving notice (ACCS (child wellbeing))
Definition
The act of an approved provider (1.1.A.90) notifying an 'appropriate state or territory body' (1.1.A.75) that a child in their care is considered 'at risk' (1.1.A.110) for the purpose of ACCS (child wellbeing).
An approved provider must give notice:
- within 6 weeks from an ACCS (child wellbeing) certificate coming into effect
- on the date an ACCS (child wellbeing) certificate comes into effect if it was backdated more than 28 days, or
- before applying to Centrelink for an ACCS (child wellbeing) determination.
The provider does not need to give notice if:
- the provider gave an appropriate state or territory body a notice in relation to the child less than 6 weeks prior to giving the certificate or applying for the determination
- the provider was notified of the risk to the child by an appropriate state or territory agency, or
- the certificate was cancelled.
Act reference: FA(Admin)Act section 204K Notice to appropriate State/Territory support agency of child at risk of serious abuse or neglect
Policy reference: FA Guide 2.8.1.30 ACCS (child wellbeing) - certificates, 2.8.1.40 ACCS (child wellbeing) - determinations, 2.8.1.60 ACCS (child wellbeing) - giving notice