After an incident at work several nurses and carers were reported to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC). I have been invited to an interview and the letter says it is voluntary.

Do I have to attend?

Call us if you are a member of the NSWNMA so we can help you navigate the complex and difficult process of an ACQSC investigation. We have an in-house team of lawyers and paralegals who can assist.

If you receive a letter from the ACQSC inviting you to a voluntary interview you can turn down the invitation and choose not to attend.

• If you choose to attend, please know the interview is video and audio recorded and the questions that will be asked and documents (policies, records CCTV) are not provided in advance. An investigation can be extended to include you as the subject of the investigation. Banning orders are a possibility in some cases.
• If you choose not to attend the ACQSC, the investigation will either be finalised without your participation or the ACQSC may issue a notice compelling you to attend an interview.

The NSWNMA can assist you in some instances to provide a written response or support you at any interview (whether voluntary or involuntary.