- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 2 Sept 2024
The Information Sharing and Family Violence Reforms – Guidance and Tools is designed to support education workforces to:
- implement the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) and Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) in their workplaces
- share information confidently, safely, and appropriately to improve children’s and families’ wellbeing and safety, and manage family violence risk
- meet their responsibilities under the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM)
- identify and respond to family violence in a safe and consistent way and make better reports and referrals.
Introduction
Information about the Guidance and Tools, including how to use this resource, an introduction to the reforms, cultural safety, and where to find further support and training.
School and service leaders
Information for leaders to ensure the wellbeing and safety needs of children and young people in their organisations are met, and their staff know how to identify and respond to family violence risk.
All staff
The roles and responsibilities for all staff at schools and services under the Family Violence Multi-Agency Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM).
Staff who use CISS and FVISS
Information for staff who use CISS and FVISS about how to share information safely and appropriately with other prescribed services, and how MARAM underpins information sharing.
MARAM nominated staff
Guidance for MARAM nominated staff, including the Family Violence Screening Tool and Family Violence Basic Safety Plan.
Staff supports and other resources
Staff supports and resources for the Child Information Sharing Scheme, the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and MARAM.
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