An order for the assessment, treatment or detention of a child must be served on the child personally (given to the child), and is not binding on the child until that time [s 54G(1)]. The same applies to an order that is changed in any way by the Court – the changed order must be served personally (given to the child), and the change is not binding until that time [s 54G(2)].

An order must be given to the child together with a statement outlining the child’s relevant legal and other rights in relation to the order [s 54G(3)].

The order must also be given to the nominated assessment or treatment service [s 54G(4) and (5)]. The applicant for the order may also be requested to provide copies of the order to a medical practitioner treating the child or a family member or advocate for the child who has a proper interest in the health, safety and welfare of the child [s 54G(6)].