External support agencies, NDIS funded therapists, volunteers, practicum students and other para professionals wishing to access Bullimbal School during school operational hours are required to follow departmental and school processes to ensure the highest level of safety is maintained at all times.
The process should begin by contact being made with the School office and the procedures being followed. Please email all requests to bullimbaltherapists@gmail.com
Failure to comply with all steps of the relevant procedure could result in access to students and school facilities being denied. Access is at the discretion of the Principal and may be withdrawn at any time.
External therapists
Bullimbal School is committed to working with Externally Funded Service Providers in meeting the diverse needs of its students. Through collaboration and partnerships, we strive to work towards enhancing the learning outcomes of all our students.
Key steps for Therapists requesting to deliver ongoing therapy during school operational hours:
- Consult with parents/carers as the necessity and need for therapy to be delivered during school operational hours. Parents/Carers are to make the initial request to the School for therapy to occur during school operational hours by completing Parent Request for External Therapy and sending to bullimbaltherapists@gmail.com or delivering to the office.
- Email bullimbaltherapists@gmail.com with a request to start therapy and proposed visitation schedule. (Therapy available between 12:00pm and 3:00pm, subject to class timetables)
- Receive a digital documentation pack to complete and submit.
- The Principal will review the expected goals of the therapy service to ensure they meet the best educational interests of the student.
- Pending approval, the visitation schedule will be confirmed.
Mandatory Requirements for all Therapists requesting to deliver therapy during school operational hours:
- WWCC Clearance
- Mandatory Child Protection Training
- Current ASCIA Anaphylaxis Training
- Current CPR and First Aid Training (water-based therapy only)
- Workers Compensation Insurance (unless provider is a sole trader)
- Professional Indemnity Insurance (min. $2 million)
- Public Liability Insurance (min. $20 million)
- Acknowledgement of Bullimbal Communication Policy
- External Provider Engagement Agreement
- Service Schedule
- Consent form signed by parent/carer
Considerations for Therapists requesting to deliver ongoing therapy during school operational hours:
- All changes to an agreed visitation schedule should be communicated to the school with a minimum notice of one school day.
- A Therapy Update Form must be completed after each therapy session.
- For one-off observations with no further appointments, please send your request to bullimbaltherapists@gmail.com
WWCC Screening Document:
- WWCC-Declaration (Declaration for child related workers)
Helpful links
Volunteers
Bullimbal School relies heavily on the generosity of the local community to support learning programs for the students in and around the Tamworth community. This includes but is not limited to Riding for the Disabled, Shopping at local supermarkets, Class swimming in the School’s hydrotherapy facility, Sports Days at the Tamworth Sports Dome and Cultural events hosted throughout the school year. If you would like to volunteer at Bullimbal School please see the attached departmental guidelines and school’s required actions.
Key steps for volunteers:
- Contact school office to initiate process and make an appointment with Principal.
- Complete all screening paperwork and requirements prior to appointment with Principal.
- Establish agreed visitation schedule and learning programs or classes to be working with.
Note: If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, please contact the School Office to ensure this communicated to relevant staff.
Helpful links for volunteers:
Practicum Students
Bullimbal has strong connections with a number of tertiary education facilities and regularly facilitates practicum placements of education and medicine students as part of their studies. Should you wish to undertake voluntary or practicum placements at our school, please see the schools required action steps.
Key steps for practicum students:
- Consult with your education institution to ensure appropriateness of practicum placement in a setting such as Bullimbal School.
- Contact school office to initiate process and make an appointment with Principal.
- Complete all screening paperwork and requirements prior to appointment with Principal.
- Establish agreed visitation schedule and learning programs or classes to be working with.
Note: If you are unable to attend a schedule session, please contact the School Office to ensure this communicated to relevant staff.
Helpful links for practicum students:
- Practicum Students and Interns
- WWCC Declaration
- Proof of Identity – 100 Points of identification
- Working with Children Check