Working with Children Check
In 2006, the Victorian Government introduced a new checking system to help protect children under 18 years of age from physical or sexual harm.
The Working with Children (WWC) Check creates a mandatory minimum checking standard across Victoria. The WWC Check helps to keep children safe by preventing those who pose a risk to the safety of children from working with them, in either paid or volunteer work.
If you work or volunteer with children you may need to apply for a WWC Check. Employers, volunteer organisations and agencies must ensure that any of their staff or volunteers who need a WWC Check have applied by the due date.
The WWC Check is being phased in over five years. If you need a WWC Check, you must apply by the due date for your field of child-related work. The next due date is 30 June 2008.
What's New
The phasing-in plan has recently been updated. If your work or volunteer activities fall within the occupational field of Clubs, Associations or Movements of a sporting or recreational nature then this change affects you.
People who work or volunteer in connection with the following sport or recreational activities will need to apply by 30 June 2009:
- Athletics (including Little Athletics)
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Football (Australian Rules)
- Football (Soccer)
- Gymnastics (including Trampolining)
- Martial arts
- Netball
- Swimming (including Lifesaving)
- Tennis
All remaining sporting or recreational activities will be 'phased in' in Year 4 (from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010).
Clubs, Associations or Movements of a cultural nature are being 'phased in' in Year 5 (from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011).
Please refer to the 'Phasing in Schedule' by clicking on 'When to Apply', or call the Information Line on 1300 652 879 for more details.