Resources

Working with Children Check

All participants / volunteers are required to have a Working with Children Check before embarking on a Thrive Madagascar mission.

• New South Wales:  http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check
• Victoria:  thttp://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
• Western Australia:  http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/checkwwc
• South Australia:  http://www.dcsi.sa.gov.au/services/screening
• Queensland:  https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/
• Northern Territory:  http://www.workingwithchildren.nt.gov.au/
• Tasmania:  http://www.justice.tas.gov.au/working_with_children

Travelling to Madagascar

• Things you need to know – culture, what to expect, etc.
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar
  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/madagascar
• Check with your doctor as well as the World Health Organisation to ensure you have the necessary vaccinations before departing: http://www.who.int/countries/mdg/en/
• Check out Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs – Smart Traveller website or call their office to obtain the most current information on travel advice:  http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Madagascar