The Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 requires the University to protect children by means of screening students who undertake practical training as part of an educational or vocational course.
The University of Newcastle is required under the "Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998" to distribute to students a declaration for completion before students will be allowed to take part in practical training. The form is a "Prohibited Employment Declaration" and is provided to each student by the University.
If you are identified as a prohibited person and the University is unable to arrange, through its normal avenues, clinical placements necessary for the completion of your degree requirements, you will not be able to graduate from this program.
Enquiries should be directed to the Admissions and Enrolments unit on telephone (02) 4921 6589.