Working With Children Check
Why do I need a working with Children's check?
Life Saving Victoria is committed to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People (SCYP) and acknowledges a safeguarding organisation doesn’t just happen; it requires conscious action to protect children from harm.
It is imperative that we provide a safe and supportive environment for children and young people, that focus’ on fun, education and building the confidence of our people through positive learning and development.
LSV’s core values include being open, welcome and inclusive and building stronger and safer communities for everyone. LSV empowers and expects all employees, members, board members, affiliated Clubs, consultants, contractors and licensees, to create and maintain a safe culture for children and young people.
LSV is committed to reducing the risks of abuse and harm to children and young people, and will ensure all staff; members, affiliated Clubs, consultants, contractors and licensees understand and adhere to the SCYP Policy and Procedure, relevant legislation, and statutory requirements.
(LSV, Safeguarding Children and Young People, 2021)
Please see below further guidance around safeguarding children standards in Victoria.
LSV Safeguarding Children and Young People
CCYP - Being a child Safe Organisation
Organisation Obligations | Working with Children
As an Active member (Patrol, Age Manager, Committee) of the Aspendale LSC over the age of 18, we require you to have a current Working with Children’s Check linked to the Aspendale Lifesaving Club.
This is a simple process if you already have a working with children (WWCC) you can simply log on to your account and link the Aspendale LSC to your card.
(Please see the instructions below).
How do I sign up or link my current card to the Aspendale LSC?
Instructions
If you have a current Working with Children’s Check;
1. Head to https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ and log into your MyCheck account.
2. Head to Change my Details, and scroll down to organisation details.
3. Check the following is listed as one of your organisations, if not add in these details;
· Organisation Name: Aspendale Life Saving Club
· Postal number and street: PO Box 7024
· Suburb: Aspendale
· State: Vic
· Postcode: 3195
· Phone 03 9587 2474
4. Then save the above details
5. Email your name, card number, and expiry to info@aspendalelsc.org
If you do not have a current Working with Children’s Check, you can apply for a free Volunteers WWCC following these steps.
If you do not have a current Working with Children’s check card:
1. Head to https://www.service.vic.gov.au/find-services/work-and-volunteering/working-with-children-check and click on ‘Apply for a Working with Children’s Check’
2. Click through the links to apply for your card. Ensure you click on Volunteer card, and also ensure you also enter in the following Organisation details;
· Organisation Name: Aspendale Life Saving Club
· Postal number and street: PO Box 7024
· Suburb: Aspendale
· State: Vic
· Postcode: 3195
· Phone 03 9587 2474
3. Once completed email your name, and application number to info@aspendalelsc.org