Can parents sign the activity consent form or waiver electronically?
• No, it’s not admissible legally. • They can sign a hard copy, scan it and email the scanned copy to you to keep on file. If parents of youth members or adult members sign a waiver from an activity provider, is that Guide member still protected under Girl Guides Australia liability insurance policy? • No. In the event of an accident, parents or guardians that have signed a waiver would need to contact their legal representative and take the activity provider to Court. What’s included in Guides’ personal accident policy? • Personal accident insurance is covered by individual States—contact your State Office for general information about what is included in their Personal Accident insurance policy. • For claims please contact your State Office with as much information about the incident as possible—ask about any forms that need to be completed and returned. Some parents or participants refuse to sign the waiver, what happens now? • As a Leader you should never agree to sign any document
