Fetes
Fetes and other fundraising events within schools require legal and insurance compliance to protect the school and ensure the safety of all who attend.
Do you need to comply?
Yes – if conducting a fundraising activity such as a fete, trivia night or similar activity.
Conditions of compliance
1. Parents’ club/association
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- Is it a legal entity?
- Is it able to enter into contracts with commercial operators?
2. Volunteers
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- legal liability
- compensation for personal injury suffered
- working with children check
3. Commercial operators
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- written contracts
- indemnity clauses
- insurance
4. School’s insurance
5. Amusement rides and equipment (acceptability of such items)
6. Licenses
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- Alcohol consumption requires a temporary license
- Food Handling.
If you have to comply, what do you have to do?
Check with your insurer and check with WorkCover.
What are the consequences if you don’t comply?
You may be the subject of legal action if an incident occurred.
ISV contacts
Peter Roberts
Director, School Services
Ph. 03 9825 7211
peter.roberts@is.vic.edu.au
Kieren Noonan
Head of Innovation
Ph. 03 9825 7275
kieren.noonan@is.vic.edu.au
Links, resources and downloads
- Vic DET: School Policy and Advisory Guide – Fetes
- Department of Health: Food Safety
- Department of Health: Food Safety Information (includes information on community even requirements under the food safety requirements)
- WorkSafe Victoria website
WorkSafe advisory service:
Telephone: 1800 136 089 (Toll Free)
Email via online form
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