WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
There are now strict protocols in place to ensure that Coaches, Team managers and committee members meet requirements set by the Nunawading Basketball Association in relation to child safety. There will be strict penalties applied should individuals not meet these requirements.
These include:
1. Register on PlayHQ
All Team managers, Committee members and Coaches must register on PlayHQ.
2. Working With Children (WWC) card
When you register on PlayHQ, you will need to provide details of your WWC card
3. Complete the Basketball Australia Safeguarding Children course
This takes around 20 minutes to complete and can accessed here: https://www.play.aus.basketball/child-safety/learning-modules. Please be aware this is a new course. Any previous training will not be sufficient. After you’ve completed the course, you will be emailed a certificate of completion. Please save this certificate.
4. Upload your certificate of completion with Nunawading Basketball Association
When you've completed the course and saved your certificate, this then needs to be uploaded to the Nunawading Basketball Association via this form: https://wkf.ms/4xBeVEW
This step is vital - if you don't upload this form, the association won't know you have completed the course.
Training Protocols
Training sessions must not proceed unless an approved coach—who has met all compliance requirements—is present. At least one additional adult (e.g., team manager, parent, or guardian) must be in attendance for the entire session.
If the approved coach is unavailable, training must be cancelled. Penalties will apply for non-compliance. These measures are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all players while minimising the burden on families.
New: QR Code Feedback System
We’ve recently installed QR codes throughout Nunawading Stadium to provide all patrons with a simple way to raise concerns or submit feedback. You can also elect to submit anonymously. This initiative is designed to encourage open communication and ensure everyone feels safe and heard. We welcome all feedback—whether it’s a concern, suggestion, or complaint—and hope this empowers individuals to come forward confidently.
At the Wattle Park Saints it is mandatory to hold a current WWCC card for all our Coaches, Team Managers and Committee members. This is not only a legal and Basketball Victoria requirement, but it is an important part of providing a safe playing environment at our Club.
If you are a teacher: there is now a requirement to link your teaching details with the Working With Children system. You can do this using the link: https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/organisations/victorian-teacher-information Again, please register the details of our Club as listed above.
Important Note: While the Working With Children Act notes that parents who coach a team including their own child are exempt, Basketball Victoria determined NOT to recognise this exemption. All Coaches must have a WWCC.
If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to our Club Secretary at info@wattleparksaints.org.au