Authorisations to be kept in enrolment record
Education and Care Services National Regulations
Full text
(1) The authorisations to be kept in the enrolment record for each child enrolled at an education and care service are— (a) an authorisation, signed by a parent or a person named in the enrolment record as authorised to consent to the medical treatment of the child, for the approved provider, a nominated supervisor or an educator to seek— (i) medical treatment for the child from a registered medical practitioner, hospital or ambulance service; and (ii) transportation of the child by an ambulance service; and (b) if relevant, an authorisation given under regulation 102 for the education and care service to take the child on regular outings; and (c) if relevant, an authorisation given under regulation 102D(4) for regular transportation of the child. (2) The authorisations to be kept in the enrolment record for each child educated and cared for by a family day care educator are— (a) an authorisation, signed by a parent or a person named in the enrolment record as authorised to consent to the medical treatment of the child, for the family day care educator to seek— (i) medical treatment for the child from a registered medical practitioner, hospital or ambulance service; and (ii) transportation of the child by an ambulance service; and (b) if relevant, an authorisation given under regulation 102 for the family day care educator to take the child on regular outings; and (c) if relevant, an authorisation given under regulation 102D(4) for regular transportation of the child.
Forms that help you meet Reg 161
4 of our templates are built around this regulation. All free to use.
Under 18 Sign In/Out Authorisation Form
The enrolment record must contain authorisations signed by a parent for medical treatment, ambulance transportation, and regular outings or transportation.
Add Emergency Contact Form
The enrolment record must contain authorisations signed by a parent for medical treatment, ambulance transportation, and regular outings or transportation.
Child Enrolment Record
The enrolment record must include an authorisation signed by a parent, or a person authorised to consent to medical treatment, for the provider, nominated supervisor or an educator to seek medical treatment from a registered medical practitioner, hospital or ambulance service, and for transportation of the child by an ambulance service.
Outside School Hours Care Enrolment Record
The enrolment record must include an authorisation signed by a parent, or a person authorised to consent to medical treatment, for the provider, nominated supervisor or an educator to seek medical treatment from a registered medical practitioner, hospital or ambulance service, and for transportation of the child by an ambulance service.
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.