You can use the information sharing schemes if you meet the requirements of the CISS and FVISS.
You may share information under the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS), if:
1. the purpose of sharing is to promote the wellbeing or safety of a child or group of children
2. you reasonably believe that sharing information will assist the recipient in carrying out at least one specified activity, including:
- making a decision, an assessment or a plan relating to a child
- initiating or conducting an investigation relating to a child
- providing a service relating to a child
- managing any risk to a child
3. the information is not excluded information.
You may share information under the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS), if:
1. the purpose of sharing is to support the assessment and management of family violence risk
2. the applicable consent requirements are met
3. the information is not excluded information.
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