Resources

Volunteers working in Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace can register for a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) or Working With Children (WWC) check on the Red Cross website. Once an online application for a WWVP/WWC check is completed, this cost could be reimbursed. Noting the WWVP/WWC check is not transferable between states, so be sure to update it if you move. Checks are usually valid for 5 years, but check the expiry date.

The Manager’s Toolkit resource consolidates a range of essential information and resources to support electorate offices to understand requirements and establish strong and consistent procedures and processes.

PWSS Academy runs this training course and everyone employed under the MOP(S) Act, including existing Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace staff, are encouraged to complete this one hour course.

De-escalating Challenging Conversations training course is run by PWSS Academy. This 1 hour session supports Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace staff to maintain safe and effective communication during challenging interactions, whether in person, in writing or over the phone. Participants are encouraged to explore their existing strategies and discuss additional techniques that are useful for their specific context.

Office Obligations for Parliamentarians and Authorised Officers course is run by PWSS Academy

Learn how to provide support to adults who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis in this PWSS Academy course.

If you see or hear a serious incident or workplace conflict that amounts to a work health and safety risk in the workplace, or someone tells you about it, the PWSS can give you support and advice on how you should respond.

MaPS Part-time work guideline

The main object of this Act is to provide for a balanced and nationally consistent framework to secure the health and safety of workers and workplaces.

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE (WHSC) MEETING 1 – RECORD OF MEETING Friday 21 October 2022