Some important information for everyone participating in our upcoming concert in August
All adult participants must have a Working With Children Check (WWCC), and you will not be able to participate in any of the combined rehearsals or performances without one. This is a requirement of both concert venues since we will be performing with secondary school choirs. There are some rare exceptions – for example, if you are a teacher with a VIT registration, or if you cannot get a WWC Check for any reason, please get in contact with the committee ASAP and let us know.
The process is free and takes approximately 15 minutes. You will need 2 forms of ID (passport, drivers licence, Medicare card, immigration card, student ID) and at least 1 must have your photo.
Tip: Use your phone (rather than laptop/desktop) as it will require you to take a selfie. iPhones must use Safari (not Chrome); pretty sure Android can use any browser.
Once applied, approval may take anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks, so please apply sooner rather than later. It will not be enough that you have applied; it must be approved.
You can apply for a WWCC on the WWCC website – https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check
Online Application Steps
Verifying your ID
• This can be done online (or in person at a Post Office).
• Select how you would like to verify your ID.
• If you don’t have the required documents, contact Working With Children Victoria directly, as only they can advise what alternative forms of ID they will accept for your application. Their contact details can be found here – https://www.vic.gov.au/contact-wwcc
Application type
• Select Volunteer (this is a free check, to be used for volunteer work only).
• If you already have an Employee WWCC or are required to get one for your work, this is also valid for volunteering work.
Your details
• Fill in your personal and contact details as required.
Organisation details & Role
• Australian Catholic University
• 115 Victoria Pde, Fitzroy 3065
• Tel: 1300275228
• Child-related work field: 42 Clubs, associations or movements of a cultural, recreational or sporting nature
• Role: Volunteer.
Submit
• Confirm your details, and submit your application (and let the committee know you have done this).
Confirmation
• You should get an email response within 2-3 days (but could take up to 2 weeks)
• Once approved, you can add your virtual WWCC card to your Services Victoria app wallet on your phone.
• You will eventually be sent a physical WWCC card (2-3 weeks after approval).
• Please notify the committee of your card number, expiry date and employment type (presumably “Volunteer”) so we can forward to the event organisers when requested.
