An incident should be reported when any of the following criteria are satisfied:
Adversely affects or disrupts the safe and orderly operation of the school.
Threatens the safety or wellbeing of staff or students.
Has a high likelihood of traumatic effects.
Is of a highly contentious nature.
Is likely to result in adverse media attention.
Involves other agencies invoking their legislative authority (e.g. arrest, search, issue of care order).
Needs resources that are not available in the region (e.g. media support, student services personnel from another region, advice or guidance from central office staff, security services).
Any incident categorised as a near miss that may have resulted in a serious injury.
Types of Notifiable Incidents
Injuries involving suspected broken bones, spinal, neck or head.
Any staff injury.
Death of a student, staff member or community member that has a close affiliation with the school.
All child abuse allegations.
Any drug or alcohol use on school property.
Physical or verbal assaults involving students, staff or parent/caregivers.
Intruders on school property.
Medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis.
Suspicious behaviour involving community members against students or staff.
Any theft, vandalism or burglary occurring on site.
Any suspicious, prohibited or controlled object or substance.
Any near miss that may have resulted in a serious injury.
