The Working with Children (WWC) Check is an initiative to further improve the safety of Victoria's children when they are participating in activities. It was developed through extensive public consultation, and aims to strike a balance between protecting children under 18 years of age, promoting volunteering and safeguarding individuals' rights.
The WWC Check commenced in April 2006. It seeks to prevent those who pose a risk to the safety of children from working with them, in either paid or volunteer work. The Working with Children Act 2005 requires that some people who work or volunteer in child-related work apply for, and pass, a WWC Check.
*As of the 1st August 2017, the Working with Children Act has changed. 'Working with Children' will include anyone who has oral, written or electronic communication with children, as well as face-to-face or physical contact, with children. Further details can be found at workingwithchidren.vic.gov.au under the heading of 'Changes to Legislation'.
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