Working with Children Checks | Wattle Park Website

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK POLICY

1. Working With Children Checks (WWCC)

All committee members, coaches, and team managers must hold a valid WWCC. Clubs are required to submit one consolidated file containing WWCC details (including WWCC #, expiry date and team name) for all relevant personnel.

2. Child Safety & Wellbeing

All committee members, coaches, and team managers must complete the following:

Member Protection Declaration
Behavioural Framework Acknowledgement
Sport Integrity Australia’s Child Safeguarding Course

(Please create a log in for SIA course, complete and use the provided form to upload your certificate of completion.)

Links to each requirement are included below for your convenience.

Member Protection Declaration

https://form.jotform.com/252158150542855

Behavioural Framework

https://form.jotform.com/252160774819867

Sport Integrity Child Safeguarding Course

Sport Integrity Child Safeguarding Course Completion Upload

https://form.jotform.com/252708555357061

3. 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.

4.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.

Police officers, teachers, and any anyone under 18 years of age is exempt from this requirement.

If you already have a WWCC: please forward a copy of your card (a phone photo or scan is acceptable) to info@wattleparksaints.org.au. It is the cardholders' obligation to ensure that all organisations they work/volunteer for are added to their WWCC. When our details are added to your WWCC record, an official copy will be sent to us from the Department of Justice (DoJ). You can add your additional organisations via the Department of Justice website at http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ or through the Services Victoria App.

The details which need to be supplied are:

Wattle Park Saints Basketball Club

· PO Box 289 Mont Albert 3127

· Club Secretary: Ellen Grouios

· Email: info@wattleparksaints.org.au

If you do not already have a Working With Children Check: could you please begin the application process as soon as possible?

You can do this via the Department of Justice website at: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/ where you will find instructions for the process. You will need to complete the application form online, provide verification of your identity and then submit your application at an Australia Post Shop. As soon as you have lodged the form, please send us your application number to info@wattleparksaints.org.au, as this acts as your verification documentation until your WWCC arrives.

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