How do I manage ‘community based learning’ placements of students with a person or an organisation that is not an ABN registered business?
Purpose This is not a policy document, its intent is only to answer a frequently asked question, received by the Workplace Learning Support Unit, that is: “how do I manage community based learning placements for students with organisations or volunteers who are not employers (such as retirees, unemployed subject specialists/mentors etc), where the organisation or volunteer does not have an ABN and is therefore not categorised as a business for industrial, tax or other purposes”. Most commonly this situation may arise in programs requiring mentors to inspire students in a range of activities for programs such as MARSSS, Tutor Support, Co-Pilots and Community Based Learning etc. The following is a consolidation of available advice on this issue. Should you be aware of further information please contact the Work Place Learning Support Unit so that this document can be updated. Risk Cover The risk cover arrangements detailed in this document refer to Tasmanian Government Schools and Colleg
