arif Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi My partner works with refugee students in the Liverpool area. She was talking about a particular young man who has been fishing in the river in Liverpool as his only real form of recreation and lamenting that the fish are no longer there as the breeding season has ended. I just wanted to run the idea of partnering some of these kids with experienced fishos to show them the ropes but also offer them the opportunity to get out and experience life in Australia from a perspective they do not get the chance to see. Any ideas, comments, suggestions, potential issues would be appreciated. Thanks Arif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Great idea BUT working with kids you need a "working with children" check done, lot of legalities involved with kids. http://kids.nsw.gov.au/uploads/documents/Who_needs_a_check_July_2012.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppydawg Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) I work with kids as part of my job and if you want to do this sort of thing, the Working with Children check is just scratching the surface!! got your Public Liability and Professional Indemnity ready? ours' costs us about $32,000 per annum! the way you can do it is to organise a fishing day and invite local organisations to join you. although you'd still need Public Liability etc... it's less of a burden because it's up to the organisation to supply caretakers for the children and their own insurance Edited March 25, 2013 by puppydawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arif Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thanks for the replies i will approach the local mrc and see if they can take it on as a project then see about volunteers to work on the project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdanger Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Sounds like an absolutely awesome initiative, Arif. All the best with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LungFai Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 If the fishing project happens can i suggest the first place to be a Carp infested stream? Teach the kids and help the eco system at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portstar Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I am a youth worker and quite interested to know if ant thing happened with this? was thinking of something similar but with foster children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutt Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 As a school teacher, we have used this before, they maybe able to help or point you in the right direction, especially with working with kids... http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/info/get-hooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yather Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Good idea！ I dont have much time in OZ, otherwise Im willing to help you! Anyway, good luck and hope all refugee kids have a better life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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