Applying for a Child Protection Order check
In accordance with the new ART Act 2008 and DHS policy effective from 1st January 2010, the process for patients wishing to apply for a Child Protection Order from January 2010 is outlined below:
- Download and print from Department of Human Services website:“Request for child protection order check” application form
- Download and print: “Consent to authorise Melbourne IVF to request Child Protection Order Check” form. Alternatively, copies can be obtained from any Melbourne IVF clinic.
- Return the Request for Child Protection Order Check application form AND Consent to authorise Melbourne IVF to request Child Protection Order Check form to Melbourne IVF in person or by posting to:
Melbourne IVF
Attn: ARTA2008
10/320 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne VIC 3002
- Melbourne IVF will forward your Request for Child Protection Order Check application forms to the DHS.
- Once processed, the DHS will send the Child Protection Order Check statement directly to Melbourne IVF.
Processing Criminal Record & Child Protection Order Checks
Once Melbourne IVF has received both your Criminal (Police) Record and Child Protection Order checks, we will process the checks in accordance with the ART Act 2008 legislation, and will contact you as soon as possible should we require any further information, prior to commencement of your treatment.
Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page for more detailed information about the checks. In the event you have any concerns regarding your Criminal Record or Child Protection Order, and how this may impact your ability to commence ART treatment, please contact our Counsellor Manager, Marianne on 9473 4444.
Melbourne IVF Patient Services Administrator Contact
Should you have any questions regarding the process for undertaking the checks, we encourage you to call Vicki, Patient Services Administrator on 9473 4444.