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.
As from the beginning of 2008, all parents assisting at Flemington Primary School in any capacity must possess a valid Working With Children Check. Without this card, parents are not permitted to work within the schoolgrounds, in any classroom or on incursions or excursions.
All tradespeople, Incursion and Excursion providers are also required to hold this check as are all Administration, Integration, support and OSHC Staff. Teachers must undergo a comprehensive Criminal Records Check as part of their registration.
Application forms are available from any Post Office and from the school office.
This website was last updated 1st November, 2007