Risk Management of Work Integrated Learning

The Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN) is planning a forum on "Risk management and legal issues related to Work Integrated Learning" in Sydney on 20 April 2010. They are looking for speakers:

The NSW Chapter of ACEN will be holding a one day Forum on "Risk management and legal issues related to Work Integrated Learning" in Sydney on Tuesday 20 April.

The Forum will cover topics such as:

• the division of responsibility between the university and the workplace
• issues of confidentiality and privacy in high risk environments, like policing, teaching and social work
• guidelines to ensure risk minimisation in the workplace, and
• providing insurance for students who undertake volunteer work.

... We plan to have a representative from the Fair Work Office also present at the Forum. ...

Is this your area of expertise/interest? Would you like to share your knowledge and present at the Forum? If so, please email Matthew Campbell by 5 February: matthew.campbell(a)acu.edu.au