Risk assessment must be conducted before excursion
Education and Care Services National Regulations
Full text
(1) The approved provider of an education and care service must ensure a risk assessment is carried out in accordance with regulation 101 before an authorisation referred to in regulation 102(4) is sought for an excursion. (2) A nominated supervisor of an education and care service must ensure a risk assessment is carried out in accordance with regulation 101 before an authorisation referred to in regulation 102(4) is sought for an excursion. (3) A family day care educator must carry out a risk assessment in accordance with regulation 101 before an authorisation referred to in regulation 102(4) is sought for an excursion. (4) A risk assessment is not required under this regulation for an excursion if— (a) the excursion is a regular outing; and (b) a risk assessment has been conducted for the excursion; and (c) that risk assessment has been conducted not more than 12 months before the excursion is to occur.
Forms that help you meet Reg 100
2 of our templates are built around this regulation. All free to use.
Excursion Permission Form
A risk assessment must be carried out in accordance with regulation 101 before an authorisation for an excursion is sought.
Regular Outing Authorisation Form
A risk assessment must be carried out in accordance with regulation 101 before an authorisation for an excursion is sought.
Reproduced from the Current version for 1 July 2026 consolidation, for information only. This may not reflect the latest amendments — always check the Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW) for the official current text, and note that each state and territory applies the National Law separately.