Employers & Volunteer Coordinators: How can you manage the process?

Below are some step by step suggestions for managing the implementation of the WWC legislation in your organisation.

1. Identify who in your organisation needs a WWC Check and when they need to apply using the Checklist. Employers and Volunteer Coordinators should avoid implementing “blanket policies” based only on job title or place of work.
2. Become familiar with your obligations under the WWC legislation.
3. If you or any of your employees/volunteers need a WWC Check, find out when to apply:
   a. Click to find out when employees need to apply
   b. Click to find out when volunteers need to apply
4. If you employ new employees/volunteers ensure you view their original WWC Card or receipt of application. Check the validity of WWC Cards on the WWC website.
5. Check the validity of the WWC Cards of your existing employees/volunteers periodically.
6. Develop a record keeping sheet that shows you are complying with the WWC legislation.
7. Consider whether your organisation has other policies and practices that create child safe/child friendly environments.