Free Online Information Session: Working with Children (WWC) Checks in WA Football
Keeping children safe in sport and recreation isn’t just best practice - it’s a legal and ethical responsibility. If you work or volunteer in the sport and recreation sector, understanding Working with Children (WWC) Checks is essential. These checks form a key part of National Principle 5 of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, which ensures that people working with children are suitable and supported to uphold child safety and wellbeing.
Are you involved with a WA Football affiliated club, either professionally or as a volunteer, and want to better understand your responsibilities around WWC Checks in Western Australia? Then this free, one-hour online session is for you!
Session Details
- Date: Monday, 10 March 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
- Cost: Free
- Register: Contact Jenné Emberson, Club Development & Volunteer Specialist at WA Football via email: jemberson@wafc.com.au
What You’ll Learn
Developed by the Working with Children Check Screening Unit, in collaboration with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and SportWest, this session offers practical guidance tailored for the sport and recreation community.
Topics include:
- What is a WWC Check and who needs one?
- Organisational obligations for compliance and child safety
- Best practices for record keeping and governance
- Recruitment and screening of staff and volunteers
- Tools and resources to support your organisation
- Answers to frequently asked questions from the sector
Facilitators
- Ava Oprandi – Working with Children Screening Unit
Overview of WWC Checks in Sport in WA - Jasmine Cappellucci – True Sport Manager, SportWest
True Sport Program and resources, including National Principle 5 implementation examples
Who should attend?
WA Football administrators, affiliated clubs, volunteers, and representatives. Clubs are encouraged to nominate the most appropriate staff member(s) or volunteer(s) to attend this interactive webinar.