Working with Children Check (WWCC) - FREE TO VOLUNTEERS

All members over 18, without exception, require a WWCC before membership can be accepted.

Teachers also need a WWCC regardless of VIT registration.
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) and Dromana Bay LSC, as a volunteer organisation, have a legal responsibility under the Working with Children Act 2005 to:

• Ensure that the appropriate people have undergone the WWCC; and

• Ensure no volunteer with a negative notice undertakes child related work.

 

VOLUNTEER ORGANISATIONS ADDRESS DETAILS FOR WWCC.

DROMANA BAY LSC ADDRESS DETAILS ARE: PO BOX 52, Dromana VIC 3936.

LIFE SAVING VICTORIA (LSV) ADDRESS DETAILS ARE: 200 The Blvd, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

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There are serious legal ramifications for LSV and DBLSC if the Act is breached. Fines of up to $125,000 can be imposed on LSV and up to $25,000 or a 2 year prison term can be imposed on the club.

DBLSC members, whose professions require a police check for employment purposes including teachers & police officers, must complete a WWCC as well. Members will be able to complete the Working with Children Check Application from online before lodging the form with  Australia Post. This will entail an easy 2 step application process, which is outlined below:

 

Step 1 - Submit your details online

• Go to the WWC Check website

• Complete the online form

• Print out the application summary and receipt, listing all the details you entered

 

Step 2 - Lodge your documents at Australia Post
Go to a participating Australia Post outlet to lodge your application, taking with you:

• The application summary and receipt

• Relevant proof of identity documents

• a passport size photo

 

Further updates on the online application form please see the WWC check policy:
www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

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