1© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Managers, Assistant Managers, Umpire Coordinators, First Aid officials, Sports Trainers and anyone who has direct and ongoing face-to-face contact with children is to obtain a clearance. 1.Visit the Kids Guardian NSW Website ( with-children-check/apply/apply) with-children-check/apply/apply 2.Complete the online application 3.Present themselves at a Service NSW Office or NSW Motor Registry for ID Verification (free for volunteers) 4. Present their Working with Children ID, Full name and Date of Birth to the Club for Verification  VERIFY the volunteers WWC ID Online prior to the volunteer working with the children  Keep a valid Excel record of all club verification checks  Appoint a Club Protection Officer  Implement and adopt a Club Safe Environment WHO NEEDS A CHECK? HOW DO YOUR VOLUNTEERS GET A CHECK? CLUBS RESPONSIBILITY

2© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK All Working with Children Checks have been obtained by the appropriate people All checks have been validated by the club online and a record maintained. Be available to answer any questions in relation to obtaining a working with children check. Educate club members of the importance of a club safe environment. When do I need to get the check by? All checks should be completed ASAP. The legislation requires clubs to be compliant as of 1 April This means clubs may be audited for compliance as at 1 April We have coaches who are Under 18 do they require a check? No, children under 18 who are volunteering or working do not require under legislation to get a clearance. A CHILD PROTECTION OFFICERS ROLE IS TO ENSURE THAT: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

3© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK  Go to and complete the online application form. If you do not have internet access, please telephone (02) for assistance.  Ensure your details provided are EXACTLY THE SAME as the details on your identity documents.  Ensure you select the correct category: paid or volunteer.  Once you have submitted the form, you will receive an application number (APP) by that looks like this: APP  Go to a NSW Motor Registry, Government Access Centre, or Service NSW office. Find a location at  You will need to take along your application number and proof of your identity.  If you are in paid work, you will also be required to pay an $80 fee for a five year clearance. Volunteer clearances are free of charge. PLEASE NOTE: You cannot submit proof of identity on behalf of someone else. You must appear in person with yourown documentation.  You will receive a Working With Children Check number by (or post if you do not have an address).  Please present your WWCC number to your club CPO, along with your full name and date of birth. Step 2: Present Proof of your Identity Step 1: Complete an online application form Receiving your Results

4© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK - Validating Working with Children Check Before you start to Verify your members you need to register your club. Tip: Keep details of the , contact and passwords in a central location so there is an easy hand over to new committee members.

5© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. Validating Working with Children Check – STEP 1: LOGGING IN

6© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. Validating Working with Children Check – STEP 2: VERIFYING THEIR DEATILS

7© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. Validating Working with Children Check – STEP 2: VERIFYING THEIR DEATILS Records must be kept of all validations.

8© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. Validating Working with Children Check – STEP 2: VERIFYING THEIR DEATILS

9© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. Validating Working with Children Check – STEP 2: VERIFYING THEIR DEATILS

10© Australian Football League This document is confidential and intended solely for the use and information of the addressee. Validating Working with Children Check – STEP 3: RECORDING A record of all verified Working with Children numbers must be kept A template will be provided to all cubs (as per below) You will need these records if you are audited by the Office of Children’s Guardian