- SHEN does not warrant that insurance cover is held for any particular event in the calendar or on Facebook.
- SHEN has insurance to cover the Athletics and Swimming Carnivals for paid members only.
- SHEN offers Public Liability, Volunteer Insurance and Work Experience insurance for members.
PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
To qualify for public liability insurance coverage, the organiser(s) need to:
- Be a current SHEN member
- Have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Attend the event
- Be acting in a volunteer role (not getting paid)
Go to Service NSW for free volunteers Working with Children’s Check. (Click here to apply for WWCC)
Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
Don’t forget to keep your attendance records!
This insurance is great if you’re renting a meeting space, as many venues require it.
Register your event using the Public Liability Insurance button below.
VOLUNTEER INSURANCE
To qualify for volunteer insurance coverage, the organiser(s) need to:
- Be a current SHEN member
- Be acting in a volunteer role (not getting paid)
- Have a Valid WWCC
Go to Service NSW for free volunteers Working with Children’s Check. (Click here to apply for WWCC)
Apply for Volunteers Insurance by clicking the link below
WORK EXPERIENCE INSURANCE
This insurance is here to support home-educated students who are volunteering for work experience. It offers personal accident coverage, though the amount is limited. To qualify, the parent or guardian needs be a current SHEN member, and the student should be volunteering.
Please note that public liability insurance isn’t included with this SHEN coverage; the employer needs to have their own.
Service NSW guidelines for Keeping Children Safe during work experience. “Workplace learning must be suitable to ensure student safety. We maintain our duty of care for students while they are on work placement or work experience.” – See this link for more information (education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/career-learning-and-vet/workplace-learning/keeping-students-safe?
It’s important for parents or guardians to understand the coverage and any exclusions. If you have any questions, feel free to email shen@shen.org.au.
Click the link below to register for Work Experience.