3. Who we work with
BCS collaborates with a wide range of agencies and organisations to achieve objectives and ensure all information is considered when assessing compliance. We will continue to grow and foster these relationships to improve compliance action.
QPS officers conduct investigations and initiate prosecutions on behalf of BCS.They also seize blue and exemption cards if an individual is charged with a disqualifying offence to ensure they cannot return to work with children. To help support this ongoing relationship there is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) put in place which sets out information sharing and responsibilities of each of the agencies.
Where possible, other agencies also provide information to BCS, such as the Queensland Ombudsman; interstate working with children checks; Office of the Public Guardian; Department of Education; Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors; and Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women. By maintaining these relationships, BCS receives a variety of information that can be considered as part of an investigation to identify compliance issues which might affect the provision of safer environments for children.
