INDUSTRY REMINDER- CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS
INDUSTRY REMINDER
AUSTSWIM TAKES THE LEAD
The WWCC will become a requirement for course candidates, aqua instructors and teachers renewing their licenses as from the
1st of July 2016
All AUSTSWIM licenses and insurance cover are deemed invalid in instances where currency of WWCC and CPR has lapsed.
The protection of children is paramount; safety from danger, hazards and risk is the essence of swimming and water safety education. So too is protection from abuse and harm. It’s with this focus that AUSTSWIM announces the introduction of Working with Children Check (WWCC) requirements for staff, course presenters and candidates, licensed teachers and aqua instructors.
Different in Each State and TerritoryIn Australia there is no single national framework for obtaining WWCC. Each state and territory has its own process, procedures and requirements for attesting to the suitablility of an invididual to work with chidlren.
It is imperative staff, course presenters course candidates and licensed teachers hold current WWCC requirements for their specific State or Territory.
A Quality Initiative
Child protection is about keeping children safe from harm and/or abuse. AUSTSWIM provides an open, welcoming and safe environment in training, professional development and industry services. Our trained professionals take their place in the aquatic industry as teachers and aqua instructors imparting knowledge, skill and understanding. A WWCC is a vital element to the quality of these professionals.
WWCC laws aim to prevent people who pose a risk from working with children as paid employees or volunteers. WWCC is not foolproof, however it is positive and helpful initiative in protecting children;
State and Territory - WWCC Requirements
Deter, Detect and Protect
WWCC make an assessment of the level of risk an individual poses to children's safety.
AUSTSWIM teachers and WETS Instructors are quality professionals providing vital service to the industry; they are an essential link in drowning prevention and safer aquatic participation.
The introduction of the WWCC aims to:
Deter people who have a relevant charge of conviction from applying to undertake training
Detect changed status of current licensees and prevent them from continuing to engage in child related work where their behaviour indicates they may harm a child
Protect children by raising awareness that child safety is the responsibility of the entire industry.
Click below to discover the requirements for WWCC in your state or territory.
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Locations -
National,ACT,NSW,NT,QLD,SA,TAS,VIC,WA