WWC Checks are required for all ISLSC Members over 18 years of age
Child Protection laws and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) policies require all ISLSC Members aged 18 years and over to have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). This means that all adult, parent and guardian members attending and/or interacting with children in any club activity are required to hold a current WWCC. This includes age managers or parent helpers for Nippers, instructors and examiners etc as well as all ACTIVE patrolling members. The policy extends to all categories of membership.
Given the nature of surf lifesaving activities and the high level of participation by children, it is incumbent upon us as an organisation to have in place policies and processes to safeguard our younger members. Given the inherent difficulties in policing who holds a current WWCC and who does not, a blanket requirement is the only feasible means for the Club to comply with its legal obligations. The Club is eager for all parents to be actively involved in their children’s activities and holding a valid WWCC enables that parental participation.
Already have a WWCC?
If you already have a WWCC through your work with another organisation, you will need to update your WWCC to reference LSV and Inverloch SLSC (as per the details below). Please go to the following link and update Sections D & E to reflect the details set out below. The main occupational field will be “42 (Clubs and Associations)”, along with the name and address for LSV and the Club.
https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children-check-update-details/home
Need to apply for a WWCC?
For those without a WWCC, you can submit your application via the Service Victoria online portal: https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children WWCC’s are free for volunteers. Please note however, a volunteer WWCC cannot be used for employment purposes.
VIT Registered Teachers must complete a teacher notification here: https://www.service.vic.gov.au/services/teachers-notifications
Completing the WWCC Form
Use the following details when requested:
Details of Child-Related Work
- 1st Code: 70 (Clubs and Associations)
- 2nd Code: 10 (Overnight Camps)
Details of Organisation(s)
- Organisation 1 (Primary):
Life Saving Victoria
200 The Boulevard
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Phone: 03 9676 6900 - Organisation 2:
Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club
PO Box 47
Inverloch VIC 3996
Email: info@islsc.org.au
Further Information
If you’d like further information on WWCC legislation or LSV policies, please click on the links below:
For full details on WWCC visit www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
To read the updated LSV Working With Children Check (WWCC) Policy visit https://lsv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Working-with-Children-Check-Policy-HRM-PO-0102.pdf
To read the updated LSV Working With Children Check FAQ’s visit https://lsv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Working-with-Children-Check-FAQ-V3-0.pdf