venue and safety information - National Museum of Australia

VENUE AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL EXCURSIONSVenue nameNational Museum of AustraliaLocation Lawson Crescent Acton Peninsula Canberra 2601Phone number 02 6208 5345 Fax number 02 6208 5148Web addressbookings@nma.gov.auInsurance Does the venue have public liability cover? Yes NoActivity/programPlease listRecommendedage group/fitnesslevel/ prerequisiteskillsStaffaccreditation/competencefor this activity/programPotential risksList hazards/risks relatedto each activity/programand the venueArrival and departure All ages None required Trip, fall in car park,hit by vehicle in carparkFacilitated programs P - 12 All facilitators,includingvolunteers, havebeen thoroughlytrained in allprograms and haveundergone policesecurity checksStudent injured or illduring program.Student wandersaway from group inMuseum galleriesand becomes lost.Students behaveinappropriately ingalleries causingdistress to othervisitors or damage toexhibitsTeachers Guided programs P - 12 None required Student injured or illduring visit.Student wandersaway from group inMuseum galleriesand becomes lost.Control StrategiesOutline strategies for ensuring visitor safety for this potentialriskDesignated drop off point for students ontofootpath.Information sent to all bus companies onprocedure re student set down and pick upSecurity officers stationed patrolling building areall trained in first aid.Large groups broken into smaller manageablegroups and supervised by education staff,volunteers and accompanying teachers andcarers. Visitor services staff located in allgalleries have two way radios and can locatemissing students.Museum protocal explained to students beforeentering galleries. Student behaviour monitoredby education staff and accompanying teachers.Security officers stationed patrolling building areall trained in first aid.Visitor Services staff located in all galleries havetwo way radios and can locate missing students.Museum protocal explained in information sent toschool prior to visitPlease note that the information provided above was current as at . It has been provided by the venue to assist teachers in their risk management planning for excursions. If furtherinformation is required please contact the venue. If this information changes, the venue will advise the Department of Education and provide an update.

Students behaveinappropriately ingalleries causingdistress to othervisitors or damage toexhibitsBag Storage P - 12 None required Lost property Schools are encouraged to leave bags etc lockedin buses.The Museum has limited locked baggage storageavailable for schools.Payment Teachers None required Payment can bemade in cash orcheque on day ofexcursion or theschool can beinvoiced by theMuseumTeachers can pay with a school cheque or creditcard on the day of the visit or sign a form whichthe Museum will use to invoice the school.Schools staff and Museum front of house staffwill facilitate this process.EquipmentList any equipment, including personal protective equipment, to be provided for use during the activities/programs.Digital camerasPencils, work cards and clipboardsObjects from teaching collectionPlease note that the information provided above was current as at . It has been provided by the venue to assist teachers in their risk management planning for excursions. If furtherinformation is required please contact the venue. If this information changes, the venue will advise the Department of Education and provide an update.

Is all equipment at the venue maintained in accordance with the OHS Regulation andappropriate standards? Yes NoOther requirementsWhere relevant, list other requirementssuch as clothing, footwear and sunscreen, that participants are required tobring. Indicate if any items are providedby the venueSupervision/servicesList services provided by venue staffincluding briefings, guided tours,supervision of activities etcProcessing paymentFacilitated programsProfessional development for teachersAccessEmergenciesConstruction/ Maintenance/RepairAre access to and egress from the premises safe and without risk to health? Yes NoIs the venue wheelchair accessible? Yes NoAre disabled toilets available? Yes NoAre emergency procedures in place in the venue? Yes NoAre staff trained to deal with emergency situations? Yes NoAre licensed personnel used for all construction, maintenanceand repair work? Yes NoPlease note that the information provided above was current as at . It has been provided by the venue to assist teachers in their risk management planning for excursions. If furtherinformation is required please contact the venue. If this information changes, the venue will advise the Department of Education and provide an update.

First AidChild-related employmentAre first aid kits available for each activity? Yes NoIs there a trained first aid officer at the venue? Yes NoIs a first aid room available? Yes NoAre employees of your organisation engaged in child-related employment as defined by the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998and the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998? Yes NoIf yes, which Approved Screening Agency in NSW has registered your organisation as a child-related employer for the purpose of employmentscreening?If your organisation is registered with an Approved Screening Agency in NSW,have all paid staff undergone employment screening? Yes NoHave all staff, paid and unpaid, completed a Prohibited Employment Declaration? Yes NoIf unsure about the status of your organisation or these legislative requirements, contact should be made with the Employment Screening Unit ofthe NSW Department of Education and Training on (02) 9836 9200."Please note that the information provided above was current as at . It has been provided by the venue to assist teachers in their risk management planning for excursions. If furtherinformation is required please contact the venue. If this information changes, the venue will advise the Department of Education and provide an update.