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(3) The Government has no plans to make major network changes at this time. The new integrated public transport network commenced on 29 April 2019. Minor services adjustments, particularly relating to route capacity issues, have been made in the network based on initial operational experience. The Government has committed to an annual review of services for school students, in consultation with schools and in the context of its Provision of Dedicated School Bus Services Policy. The first review is expected to commence in 2020.

ACT Health—child protection
(Question No 2445)

Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, upon notice, on 5 April 2019:

(1) Besides Capabiliti training modules, what sort of child protection training is available to ACT Health staff.

(2) How many people can participate in the course at any one time.

(3) Is the attendance at one child protection course enough to be considered compliant.

(4) Are there any testing mechanisms for child protection that someone must pass in order to be considered compliant.

(5) Is this course mandatory for all ACT Health Staff; if not, why not; if it is mandatory for only a portion of ACT Health Staff, what kind of workers is it mandatory for.

(6) Were there any child protection training courses held in (a) October 2018, (b) November 2018, (c) December 2018, (d) January 2019, (e) February 2019 and (f) March 2019; if so, how many attended each course.

(7) How often are staff required to attend a child protection course in order to remain compliant and once compliant, how often do staff need to take child protection refresher courses.

(8) At what levels are child protection courses taught at beyond level 2 and 3.

(9) What is the difference between child protection level 2 courses, and child protection level 3 courses.

(10) How many ACT Health staff are currently not compliant in their child protection essential training as reported on the performance information portal.

Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

(1) All training for Canberra Health Services and ACT Health Directorate staff is available on the Learning Management System, Capabiliti. They are:

Child protection Level 1 - eLearning

Child protection Training level 1 - is required by all ACT Health Directorate and Canberra Health Services staff that have NO contact with children, young people and


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