#acl All:read Link to SafeChurch > [[https://safechurch.ucavictas.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/FAQs-for-WWCC-and-WVP-cards.pdf|Synod FAQs]] > SafeChurchUpdate2024 == Working with Children Checks == === What is it? === * See a description and comparison with a police check [[https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/about-the-check/police-checks|here.]] ##[[http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/about+the+check/how+is+a+police+check+different/|here]] * Note that a Police check is required for money counting and other roles in the congregation, but does not substitute for a WWCC. === Glen Waverley's policy === * Please see [[SafetyWorkingWithChildrenCheckPolicy | 2.2.1 Working With Children Check Policy]] and documents linked from there. (Note that this has now been updated for the 2017 March 16 changes.) * Those who need a WWCC also need to complete a [[SafeChurchTrainingProgram|Safe Church Training]] session every three# years, and sign a [[attachment:SafeChurch/KCSCodeOfConductGWUC.pdf|Code of Conduct.]] to be filed at the church office. === Who needs it? === See AppointedLeaders. <> === Applying for WWCC as per revised documents. === * For Victoria the relevant legislation is The Working with Children Act (2005) as amended 2014 * In Victoria you must complete the [[https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/applicants/how-to-apply|on-line application form]] or use the [[https://service.vic.gov.au/|Services Victoria app]] on your phne, under "Work and Volunteering". ## at http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/applications/apply+for+a+check/apply+in+victoria * Note that there is a new form as from Dec 5. This application process will send you an email with a barcode to be taken to a Post Office with identification. There is now an option to submit identification documents on line, but I have not tried it, though other have used it successfully. * If you do not have a computer or internet access or need help applying, please contact the ChurchOffice or DavidMorgan. <> * Details: * When prompted to enter the details of the organisations you are involved in please list both: * 1. '''Glen Waverley Uniting Church, Level 2, Wesley Place, 130 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000. Contact 03 9116 1400 or wwcc@victas.uca.org.au'''. Note that this is a new address for Synod, that should be entered when renewing cards, but existing cards do not need to be changed. * 2. '''Glen Waverley Uniting Church, 10-12 Bogong Ave, Glen Waverley, 3150. Contact ChurchOffice''' * Use "Add an organisation" to create the second. * Occupational work code:64 Religious organisations * Type:Volunteer <> * If you already have a card from another organisation, go to https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/login.doj?next=mycheck, log in (after creating an account if needed), and then go to "Change my details", and add the organisations above. * If you have the card, and are convinced that you have entered GWUC, but we have not received a letter, the Department have advised us that: {{{ Due to privacy legislation, we are required to receive this request directly with the cardholder. The cardholder should contact us by calling 1300 652 879 between 8:30am - 5pm weekdays }}} That is, the church cannot apply for a duplicate letter. * Further information can be found on the WWCC website https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ === Current Holders === As recorded in our rolls database are found at WorkingWithChildrenCheckGroup. Corrections, additions and deletions to ChurchOffice please. <> === Renewing a card === See https://service.vic.gov.au/find-services/work-and-volunteering/working-with-children-check/renew-your-working-with-children-check Information and alternative access at https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/current-cardholders/renew-my-card Many things can also now be done from the [[https://service.vic.gov.au/|Service Victoria]] app on your phone. The Working with Children Check card can be renewed online up to 6 months before, and 3 months after, the card’s expiry date. The address and phone number for Synod should be updated as above. # (changed from two in October 2018) Prepared by DavidMorgan