Friday, March 30, 2012

Manager of Assisted School Travel ignores serious complaints

Catherine Naismith, the manager of the department's Assisted School Travel Unit has ignored serious complaints about issues involving the travel program at Carenne Special School. This week, departmental whistleblower Save Carenne informed Naismith of a number of issues involving the program at Carenne to be told:

I also note that you claim to be an employee of the Department which therefore places obligations on you in regard to your employer and how you notify the Department of complaints. I strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with the complaints handling processes of the Department and the Code of Conduct. If you believe that your complaints are of such a nature that the Department ought to take them seriously, then please provide them in the appropriate manner.

If you hold concerns regarding identifying yourself in making a complaint, please familiarise yourself with the Department’s policy Public Interest Disclosures - Internal Reporting Policy
Obviously, Naismith is not aware of the culture that exists within the department in Western NSW from Carole McDiarmid down. Those who complain and speak up routinely face harassment, intimidation and other reprisals. For Naismith to refuse to investigate what are serious issues against a number of people is frightening.

Savecarenne alleged that unapproved escorts had been used by Cheryl Chaplin, Capebase, Carenne Support, Dick Spears and Peter Williams and that the only vehicles meeting department standards were operated by Carenne Support.

Of particular concern was the unapproved use of medically retired assistant principal Lee Churches on Capebase's run given that she was retired due to cognitive and mental health problems. She was subsequently approved despite being a person on the department's Not To Be Employed list.

Savecarenne's complaint raised both safety and child protection issues and has been flatly rejected by the manager of the Assisted School Travel Unit who presided over the unit when 700 students were left stranded at the beginning of the year. It's time the department take action and sack Naismith for gross incompetence.

72 comments:

It's Time said...

Lee Churches retire because she was under investigation by EPACfor abusing Students at Carenne

It's Time said...

Fancy having her escorting your children ,She would abuse them.

Laderella said...

Sexually

It's Time said...

How frightening that this ex employee Lee Churches who is on the departments NOT TOO BE EMPLOYED LIST is still working for the DEPARTMENT with these SPECIAL CHILDREN.

It's Time said...

Hope someone informs Blayney Lady about this escort medical and employee HISTORY.

Laderella said...

I want answers. I called the AST people on 1300 338 278 but had to leave a message.

Mr Irate said...

What an absolute fucking joke. I was told to shut up on this blog by both Linda Cormack and Cheryl Chaplin's solicitor but no fucking more!

All you cunts running buses into Carenne apart from Dick need to be investigated. You are all fucking crooks. Dick tells me that he didn't find out that the department fucked him with the Oberon run until the end of January yet Geoff Salmon the cunt told me that he got the run in December.

Catherine Naismith: WHY THE FUCK DID CARENNE SUPPORT KNOW THEY HAD DICK'S RUN BEFORE DICK? WHY WOULD YOU GIVE THAT FUCKING RUN TO SOMEONE LIKE CARENNE SUPPORT?

It's Time said...

Just like GE was ABUSED by Robyn Graham on Carenne Support Limited Bus.

It's Time said...

Ring Dr Boston who headed the Inquiry into SNT .

Mr Irate said...

Why can't you get a decent bus instead of that fucking piece of shit Peter Williams when you are getting paid more than $380 per day. What a fucking joke this slut Catherine Naismith is.

Mr Irate said...

The mob that can't even run on fucking time. Their Oberon bus is useless and the fuckwit says its becaue of the roadwork at O'Connell. Well fuckwit leave early

Mr Irate said...

Don't bother with those fuckwits just go straight to the media or this blog.

Mr Irate said...

Give the runs to people with public passenger authoritys not these two bob fuckwits like Chaplin, Williams, Ross and Carenne Support.

It's Time said...

Yes and they know how CORRUPT and how STUDENTS are ABUSED on Carenne Support Buses.

It's Time said...

Media would be good but they have been warned off.

It's Time said...

Linda Mormck is Peter Harvey right hand man.

It's Time said...

They think we are going to give up ,HOW WRONG they are not until JUSTICE is done for these SPECIAL KIDS.

It's Time said...

Dick Spears deserves the runs not the CORRUPT Carenne Support Limited who stole the buses in the first place.

It's Time said...

They think they can play there corrupt games with our KIDS LIVES ,Be warned you are WRONG.

It's Time said...

THe WHOLE BLOODY CARENNE SCHOOL needs INVESTIGATING and then CLOSED DOWN.

It's Time said...

Good on you Mr Irate ,Welcome Back!

NSW DEC Western NSW Region said...

Hi,
I am writing today as Regional Director for the Department of Education and Communities Western NSW Region. We would appreciate it if you would not ring mobile phone numbers of Department employees which have been released on this blog unless they have been provided to you by the employee in question.

We will be taking seriously any offensive, rude, harassing or unwelcome telephone calls to these mobile numbers and refer it to the police.

If you need to contact an employee of the Department you should do so through the appropriate contact points.

You can do so by telephoning Bathurst Schools Office on 02 6334 8200 or Dubbo Regional Office on 02 6883 6388. You can also write to NSW Department of Education and Communities, Western NSW Region,
Level 2, 37 Carrington St, Dubbo, NSW, 2830.

You can also visit Bathurst Schools Office which is located at the Corner of George Street and Rocket Street, Bathurst during normal business hours.

Any matter relating to Carenne School should only be raised through those contact points as all other areas of the Department of Education and Communities such as directorates for instance Employee Performance and Conduct and the Assisted Travel Unit have been directed to refer members of the public to the designated contact points.

If it is necessary to involve other areas of the Department this will be arranged through the above offices.

These measures are being put in place under the Local Schools, Local Decisions program which encourages matters to be resolved locally in the minimum time possible and the decisions are made by educational leaders such as School Principals and School Education Area Directors with a fuller understanding of the school community.

These measures will encourage educational leaders to take responsibility for matters concerning schools for which they are responsible and will allow educational leaders to implement flexible decisions which are beneficial to their school community.

If you have any questions concerning these measures please feel free to contact the
NSW Department Education and Communities Wester NSW Region on the above details.

We also welcome feedback on these measures and that can be provided to the Department via the above contact details.

Kind Regards,
Ms Carole McDiarmid,
Regional Director,
Department of Education and Communities- Western NSW Region

NSW DEC said...

Hi,
I am writing today as Regional Director for the Department of Education and Communities Western NSW Region. We would appreciate it if you would not ring mobile phone numbers of Department employees which have been released on this blog unless they have been provided to you by the employee in question.

We will be taking seriously any offensive, rude, harassing or unwelcome telephone calls to these mobile numbers and refer it to the police.

If you need to contact an employee of the Department you should do so through the appropriate contact points.

You can do so by telephoning Bathurst Schools Office on 02 6334 8200 or Dubbo Regional Office on 02 6883 6388. You can also write to NSW Department of Education and Communities, Western NSW Region,
Level 2, 37 Carrington St, Dubbo, NSW, 2830.

You can also visit Bathurst Schools Office which is located at the Corner of George Street and Rocket Street, Bathurst during normal business hours.

Any matter relating to Carenne School should only be raised through those contact points as all other areas of the Department of Education and Communities such as directorates for instance Employee Performance and Conduct and the Assisted Travel Unit have been directed to refer members of the public to the designated contact points.

If it is necessary to involve other areas of the Department this will be arranged through the above offices.

These measures are being put in place under the Local Schools, Local Decisions program which encourages matters to be resolved locally in the minimum time possible and the decisions are made by educational leaders such as School Principals and School Education Area Directors with a fuller understanding of the school community.

These measures will encourage educational leaders to take responsibility for matters concerning schools for which they are responsible and will allow educational leaders to implement flexible decisions which are beneficial to their school community.

If you have any questions concerning these measures please feel free to contact the
NSW Department Education and Communities Wester NSW Region on the above details.

We also welcome feedback on these measures and that can be provided to the Department via the above contact details.

Kind Regards,
Ms Carole McDiarmid,
Regional Director,
Department of Education and Communities- Western NSW Region

NSW DEC said...

Hi,
I am writing today as Regional Director for the Department of Education and Communities Western NSW Region. We would appreciate it if you would not ring mobile phone numbers of Department employees which have been released on this blog unless they have been provided to you by the employee in question.

We will be taking seriously any offensive, rude, harassing or unwelcome telephone calls to these mobile numbers and refer it to the police.

If you need to contact an employee of the Department you should do so through the appropriate contact points.

You can do so by telephoning Bathurst Schools Office on 02 6334 8200 or Dubbo Regional Office on 02 6883 6388. You can also write to NSW Department of Education and Communities, Western NSW Region,
Level 2, 37 Carrington St, Dubbo, NSW, 2830.

You can also visit Bathurst Schools Office which is located at the Corner of George Street and Rocket Street, Bathurst during normal business hours.

Any matter relating to Carenne School should only be raised through those contact points as all other areas of the Department of Education and Communities such as directorates for instance Employee Performance and Conduct and the Assisted Travel Unit have been directed to refer members of the public to the designated contact points.

If it is necessary to involve other areas of the Department this will be arranged through the above offices.

These measures are being put in place under the Local Schools, Local Decisions program which encourages matters to be resolved locally in the minimum time possible and the decisions are made by educational leaders such as School Principals and School Education Area Directors with a fuller understanding of the school community.

These measures will encourage educational leaders to take responsibility for matters concerning schools for which they are responsible and will allow educational leaders to implement flexible decisions which are beneficial to their school community.

If you have any questions concerning these measures please feel free to contact the
NSW Department Education and Communities Wester NSW Region on the above details.

We also welcome feedback on these measures and that can be provided to the Department via the above contact details.

Kind Regards,
Ms Carole McDiarmid,
Regional Director,
Department of Education and Communities- Western NSW Region

NSW DEC said...

Hi,
I am writing today as Regional Director for the Department of Education and Communities Western NSW Region. We would appreciate it if you would not ring mobile phone numbers of Department employees which have been released on this blog unless they have been provided to you by the employee in question.

We will be taking seriously any offensive, rude, harassing or unwelcome telephone calls to these mobile numbers and refer it to the police.

If you need to contact an employee of the Department you should do so through the appropriate contact points.

You can do so by telephoning Bathurst Schools Office on 02 6334 8200 or Dubbo Regional Office on 02 6883 6388. You can also write to NSW Department of Education and Communities, Western NSW Region,
Level 2, 37 Carrington St, Dubbo, NSW, 2830.

You can also visit Bathurst Schools Office which is located at the Corner of George Street and Rocket Street, Bathurst during normal business hours.

Any matter relating to Carenne School should only be raised through those contact points as all other areas of the Department of Education and Communities such as directorates for instance Employee Performance and Conduct and the Assisted Travel Unit have been directed to refer members of the public to the designated contact points.

If it is necessary to involve other areas of the Department this will be arranged through the above offices.

These measures are being put in place under the Local Schools, Local Decisions program which encourages matters to be resolved locally in the minimum time possible and the decisions are made by educational leaders such as School Principals and School Education Area Directors with a fuller understanding of the school community.

These measures will encourage educational leaders to take responsibility for matters concerning schools for which they are responsible and will allow educational leaders to implement flexible decisions which are beneficial to their school community.

If you have any questions concerning these measures please feel free to contact the
NSW Department Education and Communities Wester NSW Region on the above details.

We also welcome feedback on these measures and that can be provided to the Department via the above contact details.

Kind Regards,
Ms Carole McDiarmid,
Regional Director,
Department of Education and Communities- Western NSW Region

NSW DEC said...

Hi,
I am writing today as Regional Director for the Department of Education and Communities Western NSW Region. We would appreciate it if you would not ring mobile phone numbers of Department employees which have been released on this blog unless they have been provided to you by the employee in question.

We will be taking seriously any offensive, rude, harassing or unwelcome telephone calls to these mobile numbers and refer it to the police.

If you need to contact an employee of the Department you should do so through the appropriate contact points.

You can do so by telephoning Bathurst Schools Office on 02 6334 8200 or Dubbo Regional Office on 02 6883 6388. You can also write to NSW Department of Education and Communities, Western NSW Region,
Level 2, 37 Carrington St, Dubbo, NSW, 2830.

You can also visit Bathurst Schools Office which is located at the Corner of George Street and Rocket Street, Bathurst during normal business hours.

Any matter relating to Carenne School should only be raised through those contact points as all other areas of the Department of Education and Communities such as directorates for instance Employee Performance and Conduct and the Assisted Travel Unit have been directed to refer members of the public to the designated contact points.

If it is necessary to involve other areas of the Department this will be arranged through the above offices.

These measures are being put in place under the Local Schools, Local Decisions program which encourages matters to be resolved locally in the minimum time possible and the decisions are made by educational leaders such as School Principals and School Education Area Directors with a fuller understanding of the school community.

These measures will encourage educational leaders to take responsibility for matters concerning schools for which they are responsible and will allow educational leaders to implement flexible decisions which are beneficial to their school community.

If you have any questions concerning these measures please feel free to contact the
NSW Department Education and Communities Wester NSW Region on the above details.

We also welcome feedback on these measures and that can be provided to the Department via the above contact details.

Kind Regards,
Ms Carole McDiarmid,
Regional Director,
Department of Education and Communities- Western NSW Region

Cat's Willow said...

Nah she his brown nose frend! She a sychophant like all the sociopaths working at DEC or T or whatever it is.

Carole McDiarmid said...

Hi,
I am writing today as Regional Director for the Department of Education and Communities Western NSW Region. We would appreciate it if you would not ring mobile phone numbers of Department employees which have been released on this blog unless they have been provided to you by the employee in question.

We will be taking seriously any offensive, rude, harassing or unwelcome telephone calls to these mobile numbers and refer it to the police.

If you need to contact an employee of the Department you should do so through the appropriate contact points.

You can do so by telephoning Bathurst Schools Office on 02 6334 8200 or Dubbo Regional Office on 02 6883 6388. You can also write to NSW Department of Education and Communities, Western NSW Region,
Level 2, 37 Carrington St, Dubbo, NSW, 2830.

You can also visit Bathurst Schools Office which is located at the Corner of George Street and Rocket Street, Bathurst during normal business hours.

Any matter relating to Carenne School should only be raised through those contact points as all other areas of the Department of Education and Communities such as directorates for instance Employee Performance and Conduct and the Assisted Travel Unit have been directed to refer members of the public to the designated contact points.

If it is necessary to involve other areas of the Department this will be arranged through the above offices.

These measures are being put in place under the Local Schools, Local Decisions program which encourages matters to be resolved locally in the minimum time possible and the decisions are made by educational leaders such as School Principals and School Education Area Directors with a fuller understanding of the school community.

These measures will encourage educational leaders to take responsibility for matters concerning schools for which they are responsible and will allow educational leaders to implement flexible decisions which are beneficial to their school community.

If you have any questions concerning these measures please feel free to contact the
NSW Department Education and Communities Wester NSW Region on the above details.

We also welcome feedback on these measures and that can be provided to the Department via the above contact details.

Kind Regards,
Ms Carole McDiarmid,
Regional Director,
Department of Education and Communities- Western NSW Region

NSW DEC said...

Hi,
I am writing today as Regional Director for the Department of Education and Communities Western NSW Region. We would appreciate it if you would not ring mobile phone numbers of Department employees which have been released on this blog unless they have been provided to you by the employee in question.

We will be taking seriously any offensive, rude, harassing or unwelcome telephone calls to these mobile numbers and refer it to the police.

If you need to contact an employee of the Department you should do so through the appropriate contact points.

You can do so by telephoning Bathurst Schools Office on 02 6334 8200 or Dubbo Regional Office on 02 6883 6388. You can also write to NSW Department of Education and Communities, Western NSW Region,
Level 2, 37 Carrington St, Dubbo, NSW, 2830.

You can also visit Bathurst Schools Office which is located at the Corner of George Street and Rocket Street, Bathurst during normal business hours.

Any matter relating to Carenne School should only be raised through those contact points as all other areas of the Department of Education and Communities such as directorates for instance Employee Performance and Conduct and the Assisted Travel Unit have been directed to refer members of the public to the designated contact points.

If it is necessary to involve other areas of the Department this will be arranged through the above offices.

These measures are being put in place under the Local Schools, Local Decisions program which encourages matters to be resolved locally in the minimum time possible and the decisions are made by educational leaders such as School Principals and School Education Area Directors with a fuller understanding of the school community.

These measures will encourage educational leaders to take responsibility for matters concerning schools for which they are responsible and will allow educational leaders to implement flexible decisions which are beneficial to their school community.

If you have any questions concerning these measures please feel free to contact the
NSW Department Education and Communities Wester NSW Region on the above details.

We also welcome feedback on these measures and that can be provided to the Department via the above contact details.

Kind Regards,
Ms Carole McDiarmid,
Regional Director,
Department of Education and Communities- Western NSW Region

carennetruth said...

No one is playing games with your kids lives you are just a vexatious complaint who is telling lies.

It's Time said...

LIAR CHURCHES

It's Time said...

BULLHIT

carennetruth said...

A public passenger authority is not required and Chaplin, Williams, Ross and Carenne Support do an excellent job in transporting students with a disability.

They should be praised for this not criticized, insulted or slandered. It is a difficult job transporting disabled jobs and they preform it excellently.

You clearly have nothing better to do with your life than complain about everything when there is no problem at all.

If you do not believe they are doing a good job then why don't you do something constructive like joining Carenne Support and standing for election as a director or tendering for the runs.

carennetruth said...

Again criticising people you seriously are obsessed and need to get a life and broaden your interests beyond simply winging and complaining about people.

carennetruth said...

No one was abused by Robyn Graham. The claim was investigated and found to be false, vexatious and without foundation.

Unless you were there you will not know if this so called incident happened and we live in a democratic society which has the rule of law which mean people are entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by a court of law.

If you do not like that go to a third world country where they believe in finding people guilty based on gossip and rumors

carennetruth said...

I do not believe that any solicitors have threatened legal action I challenge you to show proof.

carennetruth said...

Lee Churches is not a liar and never has been a liar.

Savecarenne said...

I have spoken to someone who can be trusted in the department and they have told me that by IGNORING my complaint that Catherine Naismith can face CRIMINAL CHARGES. The Police want to do something about this rot, start with her.

Savecarenne said...

Why were Catherine Naismith's bosses stood down and not her. She has covered up the problems with student transport and has covered up Robyn Graham assaulting a student.

Mr Irate said...

The coppers won't do anything about the missing money from Interchange. Useless cunts.

Mr Irate said...

And they took a profitable run from someone with so much experience like Dick to give to those cunts. Catherine Naismith is a corrupt slut.

Mr Irate said...

How about you compensate Dick the money he has lost you slut.

Mr Auld said...

Anyone reading this blog thinking about sending their child to Carenne. STOP. DON'T DO IT.
Once your child is at Carenne they can't leave until they are finished.
If your child makes it through their first year with their virginity in tact you are lucky.
They won't learn anything because all the ducking rejects work there who Moon won't sack.
They won't be able to cope in an unsupported situation even if they aren't that bad.
They will be assaulted.

Peter Harvey you fat fucking cunt when are you going to fix the fucking place.

Carenne school said...

Utter rubbish your children will receive quality education.

Carenne is a great school said...

My child goes to Carenne and they are absolutely fantastic.

They have really helped my child to reach his full potential and he has made significant gains since being at Carenne.

They have also organised free therapy services for my child from Carenne Support which has been great for my child.

If your child has a disability Carenne is the best school for your child.

Deepthroat said...

She hasn't ignored the complaints against Cheryl Chaplin.

Deepthroat said...

I can tell you that talking the school up won't stop the rot going on there. Neil Moon, Michael Auld, Angie Cranston and Margaret Rowe all need to be sacked. They are all ruining the school.

Carenne is a great school said...

What do you mean they should be fired for running the school. By doing there job they are contributing to the running of Carenne that's what there supposed to do.

All staff at Carenne work together to run the school by the nature of there work.

The school would not operate if staff were fired for running the school as that is all Carenne Staff's job.

So your saying people should be fired for doing there job of running the school

Carenne is a good school said...

She hasn't ignored the complaint against Cheryl Chaplin as it has been assessed as not being malicious, vexatious or frivolous unlike all the other complaints that are made about Assisted Transport and Carenne.

It's Time said...

bullshit

It's Time said...

bullshit

It's Time said...

more bullshit

Cat's Willow said...

TOTAL BULLSHIT!!!! Unqualified staff, malicious sychphants and sociopaths, how on earth can this type of "person" (I say that very loosely for animals have more morals and ethics than these living organisms have), is in charge???

It's Time said...

Why has at least 6 STUDENTS been taken out of Carenne Public School Bathurst because of the ABUSE of them Mary Housler?

It's Time said...

You are a LIAR MARY HOUSLER he does not.

It's Time said...

BULLSHIT Mary Housler.

Liberty Rowan said...

How about the two little girls who were sexually abused during the swimming school (under Jodeen Jackson's reign of terror) by another student, whom Jackson made take leave for the remainder of the year to cover up? Why was this NOT investigated? Why did Mcdonald tell DOCS NOT to investigate the child who molested the other two after she had been reported to them by a concerned employee? How come DOCS took notice of Mcdonald and didn't bother to investigate any of this? CORRUPTION CORRUPTION CORRUPTION right on up the tree in this region headed up by Mcdiarmid. TIME FOR A CHANGE - TIME FOR A ROYAL COMMISSION INVESTIGATION INTO THE WHOLE BOX AND DICE RIGHT NOW!!!

Mr Irate said...

Michael Auld and Angie Cranston are fucking pedophiles and Margaret Rowe hits students. If you don't believe me Neil Moon look into why I was given an Inclosed Lands notice a few years back for telling the googly eyed slut that I would rip her head off if she ever assaulted another child in front of me.

Great school you have there you useless cunt.

Mr Irate said...

Didn't the slut put her autistic son into state care because he was too hard to look after? She let him run amok at the school from what staff tell me - threatening smaller children and raping others and then when Mary had to do something she threw him away. Great mother you are Mary.

Mr Irate said...

I agree. Terry Neal was caught fucking a student in the toilets by another student, dozens of students have been raped by other students, teachers masturbate students, teachers have sex with them. It's fucking sick.

Mr Irate said...

What sex education? How to fuck a teacher? How to be raped by students like Jamie Hussey, Jack Saddler, Luke Housler, Paul Rice, Corey Wilson-Russell? You sick twisted fuck.

Guest said...

Well why don't you report this too the ICAC Barbara Woolfe?

It's Time said...

True Statement Mr Irate

It's Time said...

MH who was raped by a Ex DET EMPLOYEE.

It's Time said...

Who was wonderful with these special children!

Corruptbase said...

Big surprise that complaints against Capebase were ignored. Look at the history there. Les Ross has been protected by the department forever because of his relationship with George Kalinin. They are both corrupt.

Liberty Rowan said...

What a croc of shite this is! You are a lying moron, full of shit and you obviously believe that you are some sort of god or something. I've got news for you idiot, you are NOT a god, you are not even human! You are lower than the slime.

Liberty Rowan said...

Honey, if you are even a parent and this is true, you need to find out the REAL facts about the place before you go making these comments. AND for that matter how would you know what they are doing for and/or with your child? You are choosing to believe whatever lies and deceit they 'report' to you! That's what happened in Germany when Hitler told the people his insane ideas and they CHOSE to believe him and just turn their heads away. Over seven million human lives were obliterated by that maniac. The spirit behind that behaviour is alive and thriving in the government in NSW and is seen most commonly in DET/DEC in this region unfortunately. Sociopaths and sychophants are the only personnel tolerated in DET/DEC in this region thanks to Mcdairymaid's stranglehold on education hereabouts.

Liberty Rowan said...

BULLSHIT of the most extreme and utterly indecent kind. You should be thoroughly ashamed of your deceit and outright lies you stupid bitch.

Liberty Rowan said...

They take graft and many of them have spouses employed by DET/DEC which acts as a 'protection racquet'! Disgusting but true.

Liberty Rowan said...

We DEMAND a ROYAL COMMISSSION ENQUIRY into Education and DET/DEC in NSW RIGHT NOW!!!!

It's Time said...

Are you Carenne School too MARY HOUSLER?