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Tips for conversations with adult victim survivors about consenting to information sharing and tips for a conversation with a child victim survivor or parent who is not a perpetrator:

How to inform your clients

Your information and your safety factsheet:

Your information and your safety factsheet PDF 830.68 KB (opens in a new window)

Example record keeping form:

Example record keeping form - Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme PDF 849.36 KB (opens in a new window)

Integrated resources

The majority of organisations and services will be prescribed under all three reforms. Integrated resources currently include:

Tips for information sharing record keeping

Tips for a conversation with a child and/or parent (who is not a perpetrator of family violence) about information sharing:

Tips for a conversation with a child victim survivor or parent who is not a perpetrator PDF 943.8 KB (opens in a new window)

1. Understand obligations

Organisational leaders:

must understand the Information Sharing Schemes.
will need to identify which staff should be authorised to share information in relation to family violence risk assessment and management, and promoting children’s wellbeing and safety, based on their functions and role in the organisation[1].
should communicate to staff about their obligations under the Information Sharing Schemes and ensure they have read the associated policy and practice documents.
provide opportunities for identified staff to undertake the appropriate training. Visit our training page for more information.

[1] For example, a Maternal and Child Health Nurse in an Information Sharing Entity would be authorised to share information on behalf of the organisation and should attend training modules for both Information Sharing Schemes.

1. Identify and review documents and practices

Identify and update organisational policies, procedures, guidelines, processes and forms as necessary to reflect the Information Sharing reforms. Develop new materials as appropriate.

Existing referral pathways
Workplace support policies and procedures
Clinical supervision templates

Update collection, use and disclosure of information

Local-area Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
Consent and release of information forms
Client intake and assessment processes and relevant forms
Privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures

You may need to include or update

The purposes for which you collect, hold, use, share and disclose confidential information.
How children, young people and other family members will be notified about how their information may be used (and shared).
If working directly with perpetrators, how you will communicate the change to the laws about consent not required to share information. Descriptions on:

what type(s) of information will be collected
when information will and will not be shared
how to record information received under the Information Sharing Schemes
how to identify and manage a conflict of interest

How an individual may access and/or correct their personal information.
How your organisation will securely store and dispose of information in accordance with legal requirements.
How you will respond to breaches of privacy.
Complaints policies to ensure they address the Information Sharing Schemes including:

how an individual may make a complaint if they believe their privacy has been breached
timelines for managing complaints
details about documenting complaints and resolution processes

Update record keeping obligations in line with the Regulations

manuals
training manuals
existing record keeping systems or processes

1. Assess training needs

Identify staff to undertake organisational policy and leadership (leaders) training.
Identify staff to undertake information sharing (professionals) training.
Ensure priority staff complete online training. Visit our training page to find out what’s available.

1. Other

Identify or establish governance structures within your organisation to oversee these reforms.
Identify existing partnerships and networks across your local area to promote collaboration.
Identify opportunities for new partnerships with other ISEs in your local area.

1. More information

Visit

www.infosharing.vic.gov.au

Email

Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and MARAM: infosharing@familysafety.vic.gov.au
Child Information Sharing Scheme: CISandFVIS@education.vic.gov.au

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Updated 26 March 2026

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