Jessica Lipsett is a Director with Corney & Lind Lawyers. She advises charitable and not-for-profit organisations with all aspects of their work including establishment and structuring, regulatory compliance, corporate advisory and complex dispute resolution. Having worked across multiple roles in schools and not-for-profits, Jessica combines her practical experience and legal knowledge to assist clients in these sectors navigate their way through regulatory challenges and achieve their mission and purpose. Her experience in litigious matters extends to representing clients in the Supreme Court of Queensland, Federal Court, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Queensland Anti-Discrimination Tribunal, Australian Human Rights Commission and Fair Work Commission.
Recorded Webinar: Legal Obligations for Charities and NFPs Involved with Children
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About the Webinar
Activities with child participants are very common in charity and NFPs but bring into play a number of legal requirements and risks that organisations need to be aware of. This session will examine some of these and provide a guide to organisations on proactive policies and strategies they need to have in place to best protect children in their care, including:
- The application of federal and state child safety principles and obligations
- Implementing child safety and reporting requirements into the organisation
- What should be in child safety protection policies?
- Common law duties and workplace safety duty for child wellbeing and what it requires in practice: SafeWork NSW v SNAP programs Limited and State of NSW (Department of Communities and Justice) [2021] NSWDC 259
- Managing outsourced service providers and child safety risks
- What to do if your organisation receives an allegation of child abuse
- Personal and organisational liability issues
- An update on historical and current child abuse claims and cases.
Presented By
Jessica Lipsett
Director, Corney & Lind Lawyers Brisbane, QLDWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers advising not for profits, and executives working for not for profits and charities – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Information
Lawyers can claim up to 1 CPD unit/point – substantive law. This webinar has been designed to run for 1 hour, however, webinar lengths can vary depending on the level of questions and discussion.
WA lawyers – Please note that TEN is unable to verify your completion of recorded webinars to the Legal Practice Board of WA. TEN is an accredited provider.
Enquiries/Assistance
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