Who is required to undergo a Working with Children Check (WWCC)?

In accordance with its Screening Policy – the Archdiocese requires checks for:

  • All Clergy & Religious Persons
    Individuals engaged to perform any ministry or hold a specific role of any kind with a Parish, School, Centacare Catholic Family Services, or other affiliated Catholic Agency.
     
  • All Employees
    Individuals engaged for remuneration to perform a specific role of any kind with a Parish, School, Centacare Catholic Family Services, or other affiliated Catholic Agency.
     
  • Regular Recognised Volunteers
    Individuals who have been assigned or given a regular role or responsibility within a Parish, School, Centacare Catholic Family Services, or other affiliated Catholic Agency.

    Please note that not every volunteer will be required to undergo a check, as it is dependent upon the following:
    • the type of service provided
    • frequency of attendance
    • the level of supervision available at the location  
       
  • Regular Contractors
    Individuals who have been engaged for remuneration to perform a specific role in a Parish, School, Centacare Catholic Family Services, or other affiliated Catholic Agency.

    Please note that not every contractor will be required to undergo a check, as it is dependent upon the following: 

o   the type of service provided
o   frequency of attendance and
o   the level of supervision available at the location  

The Authorised Personnel at the location can advise whether a working with children check will be required.

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