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Form 1451: Understanding safety in and around the home
Form 1451 is an acknowledgment form for clients in the Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) Programme. It confirms that you have received and understood safety information about your home, including emergency procedures, safe gardening, and using appliances. Use this form after your SRSS provider gives you this orientation.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1451 - Understanding safety in and around the home
Form 1451 is an acknowledgment form for clients in the Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) Programme. It confirms that you have received and understood safety information about your home, including emergency procedures, safe gardening, and using appliances. Use this form after your SRSS provider gives you this orientation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is signing without actually receiving or understanding the safety orientation – make sure you ask questions if anything is unclear.
- 2Signing before you've received the safety orientation
- 3Forgetting to date the form
- 4Not having your SRSS provider witness your signature
- 5Leaving the interpreter section blank when you used one
Plain English
This is a simple form to confirm that your SRSS provider has talked to you about staying safe at home. It covers things like what to do if there's a fire, how to call for help, and safe ways to garden. You sign it to show you've heard the information and understand it.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Complete and sign this form right after your SRSS provider gives you the safety orientation. There is no specific deadline, but it should be done at the time of the orientation or shortly after.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when an SRSS provider gives you an orientation on emergency and fire safety procedures.
- Use this form when you receive advice on safe gardening practices.
- Use this form to confirm that you have been informed about what to do in an emergency, how to call 000, and how to use an interpreter.
- Use this form to acknowledge that you have received information on safe cooking, safe use of heaters and electronic appliances, and safe gardening equipment and storage.
- This form is specifically for clients in the Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) programme.
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Use this form or another form?
New client joining SRSS program
Confirms client understands emergency procedures and safety practices
✓ Ensure interpreter is present if needed
Signed acknowledgment during orientation
Client moves to new accommodation
Safety procedures may differ in new home
✓ Verify emergency contacts and exits
Updated acknowledgment with new address
Client has limited English proficiency
Ensures client truly understands safety instructions
✓ Confirm interpreter is qualified and client confirms understanding
Acknowledgment with interpreter's details
Annual review or follow-up
Reinforces safety practices and addresses changes
✓ Review any incidents or updates to procedures
Re-acknowledgment to refresh knowledge
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict deadline, but you should complete the form immediately after your safety orientation. Don't delay, as it confirms you received the information.
Before you submit
- 1Read form 1442i (Privacy notice) before completing this form.
- 2Fill in all personal details: full name, family name, given names.
- 3Provide your date of birth and Persons ID (ImmiCard number if applicable).
- 4Sign and date the form in the designated section.
- 5Have a witness sign and date the form (if required).
- 6If an interpreter was used, have the interpreter sign and provide their full name and TIS number.
- 7Tick the applicable boxes (e.g., if an interpreter was used).
- 8Ensure all information is written in BLOCK LETTERS if handwritten.
- 9Complete the form using Adobe Acrobat Reader if typing electronically.
How to file this form
- 1Obtain Form 1451 from the Department of Home Affairs or your SRSS provider.
- 2Read and understand the Privacy notice (Form 1442i) before proceeding.
- 3Fill in your personal details, including name, date of birth, and ID numbers.
- 4Acknowledge that you have received the safety orientation by signing and dating the form.
- 5If applicable, have a witness and/or interpreter sign and provide their details.
- 6Submit the completed form to your SRSS provider or the relevant Department office.
Known limitations
- 1This form is only for clients in the Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) programme.
- 2The form must be completed in BLOCK LETTERS if handwritten, or using Adobe Acrobat Reader if typed.
- 3The privacy notice is a separate form (1442i) and must be read before completing this form.
- 4The ImmiCard number is only required if applicable.
- 5The form does not provide the actual safety information; it is an acknowledgment of receipt.
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Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This is the current version of Form 1451 with a design date of 03/18. It is used for SRSS clients to acknowledge that they have received safety orientation and advice.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check that the form has a design date of 03/18 to ensure it is the current version.
- Verify that the form references the Privacy notice form 1442i.
- Ensure the form includes sections for witness and interpreter signatures.
- Confirm that the form lists all required safety topics as per the source text.
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Sources
- SRCForm number 1451 and design date 03/18 are confirmed from the source.
- SRCThe form is issued by the Department of Home Affairs for the SRSS programme.
- SRCThe source lists specific safety topics: smoke alarms, emergency numbers, cooking, heaters, electronics, gardening equipment, clothing, and storage of poisons.
- SRCThe source mentions the Privacy notice form 1442i and its availability on the Department's website.
- SRCThe source instructs to read form 1442i before completing and to use Adobe Acrobat Reader or BLOCK LETTERS.
- SRCThe source includes fields for personal details, signatures, dates, witness, interpreter, and ID numbers.
- SRCThe source states that personal information is protected by the Privacy Act 1988.
- SRCThe source indicates that the form is an acknowledgment of orientation provided by the SRSS provider.
Common confusion points
The form has separate sections for witness and interpreter signatures – do not mix them up.
The Privacy notice (Form 1442i) is a different document from this form – do not confuse them.
The ImmiCard number field is only for those who have an ImmiCard – leave blank if not applicable.
The TIS number refers to the Translating and Interpreting Service – only fill if an interpreter was used.
The form asks for 'Individual's full name' but also has separate fields for family and given names – ensure consistency.
Tick the box for interpreter usage only if an interpreter actually assisted.
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