In June 2013 the NSW Commission for Children and Young People began the five year phase-in of the Working With Children Check (WWCC). This check is a requirement for anyone working in child related industry.
Those currently employed in secondary schools need this check done by 2017 and in primary schools by 2018.
To apply you need to go to www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/check and complete the online application form.
If you do not have internet access, call 9286 7219. Once you have submitted this form, you will receive an application number. Then go to a NSW Motor Registry, RMS agency or Service NSW office with your application number, proof of identity and pay the $80 fee. The onus is on the employee to pay this, but it may be worthwhile checking with your employer about this. You can only be told no!
The Check is portable and can be used for any paid or unpaid child-related work in NSW, for as long as the worker remains cleared. Clearance is subject to a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct and lasts for five years. The Check is subject to ongoing monitoring for relevant new information for the five year life of the clearance.
This information was sourced from http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check.
On the behalf of members in systemic Catholic schools, I would like to thank the IEU for their persistance and doggedness in getting such a positive result in the Enterprise Agreement.I encourage members to vote yes!
Thanks to all who have registered for the Support Staff Conference in August. This conference is looking magnificant and I know those attending will be blown away by the content. I would like to thank IEU Organiser Carolyn Moore and Administrative Officer Cassie Barnes along with the myriad of IEU staff who have put so much effort and thought into getting this conference to us.