Code of Conduct for Authorised Carers
This Code of Conduct is for authorised foster, relative and kinship carers, prospective guardians and dually authorised prospective adoptive parents currently providing authorised care. These groups of people are referred to as ‘carers’ throughout the Code of Conduct.A designated agency is an organisation accredited to arrange and supervise out-of-home care services. They are referred to as ‘agency’ throughout the Code of Conduct.Children or young people will be referred to as child or children throughout the Code of Conduct.
Non-compliance with the Code
As a carer you must comply with this Code of Conduct. If you do not follow the Code of Conduct your agency may reconsider whether you are a suitable carer.
Breaches of the Code of Conduct may result in a reportable conduct investigation, depending on what you have done (or not done). An agency may also cancel or suspend your authorisation.
If an agency cancels or suspends your authorisation you can ask for their decision to be reviewed internally and externally by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT).