Working With Children Check
PLEASE NOTE: This information is for Melbourne Graduate School of Education students ONLY. |
What is a Working with Children Check?
In 2006, the Victorian Government introduced a new checking system to help protect children under 18 years of age from physical or sexual harm. The Working with Children Check (WWC Check) creates a mandatory minimum checking standard across Victoria.
What happens if I don’t have a Working With Children Check?
If we do not receive a copy of your WWC card (or evidence of your lodgment – the application receipt) you will be unable to commence any of the practicum requirements of your course. Therefore, you will be unable to complete any degree, diploma or certificate with a practicum requirement.
* If you have current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching you are not required to obtain a Working With Children Card but you must provide a copy of this card to the Education Student Centre.
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How to change your personal details (and how to include the University's details)
- How to change your status from Volunteer to Employee
Additional Information
Working With Children Checks became mandatory for kindergartens and childcare centres from June 2008. Please note that some kindergartens and child cares centres may have a local policy and ask students for a current Criminal Records Check. These forms are available from Australia Post Offices or the Victoria Police Website.
For More Information
Please visit the Department of Justice - Working With Children website (or contact them on 1300 652 879)
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Contact our WWC Check Coordinator, Kevin Yang- Telephone: 03 8344 8463 Email : ykyang@unimelb.edu.au