1. Working with Under 18s What’s my role, then? What am I supposed to do? 15 th ISANA Conference Pre-conference Workshop 30 November 2004

2. The Main Stakeholders in Caring for Students under 18  The Education Provider  The Accommodation Provider  The Welfare Supervisor  The Student

3. Terminology  Guardian  Care Provider  Care-giver  Care Supervisor  Welfare supervisor

4. The Education Provider  CAAW  Course  Orientation  Excursion permission  Academic reporting  Attendance Records  Notify Welfare Supervisor  Warning letters  Counselling services  Range of help and assistance available

5. The Accommodation Provider  Bedroom +  Meals  Bathing  Laundry  Familiarisation with local area, transport  Shows student to and from institution  Health

6. The Accommodation Provider  Welfare arrangements?  Eating, sleeping patterns  Study times and habits  Neat, clean, conforms to school regulations/ expectations  Punctuality  House rules  Overnight outings  Report concerns  Alternative arrangements

7. Welfare Supervisor  In loco parentis  Monitors social, academic, physical and emotional welfare  P/T Interviews  Local laws Smoking Drugs Alcohol Travel Concessions Driving  Conditions of Student Visa  Phone, bank account

8. Welfare Supervisor  Responds Accommodation Emergencies  Alternative holiday arrangements  Travel arrangements  Report BE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK

9. The Student  The conditions of the Student Visa Demonstrate priority for studies at all times Maximise attendance  Show respect and courtesy for accommodation provider  Instigate occasional contact with Welfare Supervisor Share successes Discuss problems Returning homes for holidays P/T Interviews Overnight stays

10. Issues and Responsibilities  Academic progress  Accommodation  Attendance  Banking  Budget and Finances  Health Seeing a doctor Using their OSHC

11. Issues and Responsibilities  Homesickness  Study patterns and timetable  Transport options and regulations  Working  Overall Balance