Working With Children Check
WHY DO I NEED A WWCC?
In line with Life Saving Victoria's Member Protection Policy, the Mentone Life Saving Club is committed to protecting children from harm and promoting their well being.
This policy requires all members from the age of 18 years to hold a current working with children check.
Please note this is a Volunteer WWCC and there is no cost associated.
HOW DO I GET A WWCC?
1. Go to the WWCC website at Service Victoria.
2. Complete your application online.
3. You will receive an email from WWCC Victoria within a couple of days with your application number. Please forward that email to our Membership Team at memberships@mentonelsc.com
When completing your application you will need the following details:
Mentone LSC
PO Box 95, Mentone 3194
Telephone: 03 9584 3981 (Please note this number can be used for completing WWCC applications, but is otherwise only used during patrol times.)
EXEMPTION FOR REGISTERED TEACHERS
A teacher in Victoria with current VIT registration is exempt from submitting a WWCC, however, by law they are required to inform WWCC Victoria if they are a volunteer in any child related work outside of teaching. When completing your notification you will be asked for the email address of the organisation. Please use memberships@mentonelsc.com so that once you have made your notification to WWCC they will send our Membership Team an email and we will be able to proceed with your membership.
Please go to https://service.vic.gov.au/services/teachers-notifications/ to complete your notification and to see the full details about this requirement.
If at any time your VIT registration is suspended or cancelled, you must (under the Worker Screening Act 2020) advise us of this change within 7 days and that your exemption no longer applies. Severe financial penalties apply if you fail to do this.