NGO physical and sexual abuse insurance: inter-jurisdictional working group (IJWG)
Update on inter-jurisdictional work to develop a long-term solution to the lack of available physical and sexual assault (PSA) insurance for out-of-home care (OOHC) and youth homelessness service providers in Australia.
Non-Government Advisory Group
The IJWG established a Non-Government Advisory Group (NGAG) to support the work of the IJWG in designing and delivering a long-term response. The NGAG met regularly from its establishment in June 2022 until it was no longer required in August 2023. It was comprised of NGO service provider and insurance sector representatives from across the country, as well as representatives from the IJWG.
The NGAG’s key role was to:
- provide expert input to the IJWG on key aspects of the project to identify a sustainable long-term solution to the issue of access to PSA insurance
- represent the interests of non-government stakeholders, including NGO service providers and the insurance sector, in the development and implementation of a solution; and
- assist in ensuring any solution identified is fit for purpose.
More information on the NGAG and its role is contained in the group’s terms of reference.
We are grateful to the NGAG members for their contribution.