Welcome, organisation, and staff systems
QA7 and QA4
Staff Resources, NERPSA App, newsletters, and communication
Knowing where to find current staff information, forms, newsletters, links, and resources helps staff follow the right process and stay connected with NERPSA updates.
Staff systems
Where staff information lives
NERPSA uses the Staff Resources website, the NERPSA App, and the main NERPSA website for different types of information. These sources were introduced earlier in the induction, and this section focuses on how staff use them in day-to-day practice.
Current online information should be used rather than saved, printed, downloaded, or old copies, unless you have been specifically directed to use them.
Staff forms
NERPSA App
The NERPSA App gives staff quick access to onboarding paperwork, common staff forms, availability, leave forms, staff links, document submission, contact information, and practical staff resources.
Open NERPSA App
Staff reference
Staff Resources website
The Staff Resources website is the staff-facing reference point for induction pages, staff documents, Position Descriptions, the Staff Handbook, professional development information, EAP information, service resources, and staff guidance.
You are here
Public website
Main NERPSA website
The main NERPSA website provides public information about NERPSA, services, families, enrolments, communities, governance, and current NERPSA service policies.
Open website
Current versions
Use current online information
Staff should use current online forms, documents, newsletters, policies, and staff resources. If you cannot find the right form, link, document, or information, ask before using an old version or creating your own process.
This helps NERPSA keep information consistent and reduces the risk of staff using outdated forms or instructions.
Term updates
NERPSA staff newsletters
NERPSA staff newsletters are published each term, usually around Week 8 or Week 9. They are an important source of organisation-wide updates, key dates, reminders, training information, and shared staff news.
Newsletters are published on the NERPSA App and the Staff Resources website. Previous newsletters are also available in both places.
When a new newsletter is published, an email is sent to each service with a request to forward it to staff. Staff are also encouraged to keep an eye on the NERPSA App and Staff Resources website so they do not miss current updates.
Staff are welcome to contribute to future newsletters. Contributions might include a short reflection, a book review, a professional learning takeaway, a program idea, a service story, or something positive to share from your service.
Where would you go?
Practical guide
Use the source that matches the task
Current service policies
Use the main NERPSA website and go to the service policies page.
Onboarding paperwork
Use the NERPSA App.
Staff Handbook or Position Description
Use the Staff Resources website.
Leave forms or availability
Use the NERPSA App or the current staff forms link provided by NERPSA.
Education Manager service allocation
Use the NERPSA App or Staff Resources website to check the current allocation.
Staff newsletters
Use the NERPSA App or Staff Resources website to read current and previous newsletters.
Policies
NERPSA service policies
NERPSA service policies are located on the main NERPSA website. The policies page is the current source for NERPSA service policies and procedures.
The main policy page is included here because staff need to know where current service policies are located. Later induction sections link to specific policies only where they are directly relevant to that topic.
Policy page: https://www.nerpsa.com.au/policies-kindergartens-north-east-victoria.html
Required Induction Activity
Find current staff information
Make sure you know where to find:
- the current NERPSA staff newsletter;
- the current NERPSA service policies;
- one staff form you may need in your role;
- the Education Manager service allocation information.
Using current information helps staff follow the correct process and avoid relying on old forms, saved copies, or outdated instructions.
Use current staff information
The Staff Resources website, NERPSA App, and main NERPSA website each have a different purpose. Using the right source helps staff access current information and follow the correct process.