Parental Responsibility :
The term Parental Responsibility is defined in the Family Law Act 1975 as being "all duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which, by law, parents have in relation to children" All parents have powers and responsibilities in relation to their children, which can only be changed by Court Orders. These powers and responsibilities are referred to "parental authority". It is not affected by the relationship between the parents, such as whether or not they live together or are married. A Court Order, as issued under the Family Law Act,may take away the authority of a parent to do something, or may give it to another person.
Authorised Nominee/s
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Authorised Nominee means a person who has been granted permission by a parent or family member* to collect the child from the Education and Care Service or the family day care educator (Education and Care Services National Law - Section 170(5))
Family Member/s
as defined in the Education and Care Services National Law 2021; Section 5:
(a) a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or cousin of the child, whether of the whole blood or half-blood and whether that relationship arises by marriage (including a de factor relationship) or by adoption or otherwise; or
(b) a relative of the child according to Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander tradition; or
(c) a person with whom the child resides in a family-like relationship; or
(d) a person who is recognised in the child's community as having a familial role in respect of the child.
Guardian:
A Guardian of a child also has lawful authority. A Legal Guardian is given lawful authority by a court order. Then definition of guardian under the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 also covers situations where a child does not live with his or her parents and there are no Court Orders. In these cases, the Guardian is the person who has day to day care and control of the child.
Bookings:
Permanent Bookings attract fees for all attendance and non attendance days (including sick days, public holidays etc.)