The Victorian Government through the Department of Justice has introduced the “Working with Children Act 2005,” which has distinct implications on the conduct of Little Athletics.

The WWC Check applies to adults who work with children or are engaged in volunteer roles involving children (under 18 years of age). The WWC Check applicable in Victoria is the mandatory minimum standard for a range of child – related industries.

The WWC Check is constantly being reviewed and new legislation with amendments to the Act now covers all areas of administration, officiating, coaching and overnight supervision at camps and clinics.  People working or volunteering in connection with LItlle Athletics are required to have their WCC Check if they fall into a category listed below.

Board of Management 

LAVic staff 

Members of Standing committees 

Region Executive Committee members 

Centre Executive Committee members 

Club Executive Committee members 

Committee members / volunteers involved in communication activities to athletes via any means, including oral, written, or electronic (emails, social media, video conferencing).

Coaches and Assistant Coaches

Officials at State and Region – ( not parent helpers who’s child is participating on the day) 

Team Managers 

Volunteers without children registered at the Centre 

Overnight Supervisors at camps/clinics/functions 

Selectors for State Teams / Squads 

First Aid Personnel 

Athletic Development Officers (ADO) working in schools 

Presenters of clinics, workshops, seminars 

Volunteers at Association run activities ( not Centre events - LAVic events )

Parents, who have a child registered at the Centre where they work or volunteer, are exempt from the WWC Check, unless they fall under one of the categories listed above.

Sworn Police Officers who are not suspended from duty are exempt.

Teachers who have a current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching are also exempt.

The Association, Regions and Centres shall ensure that all employees and volunteers performing duties as specified in this policy have lodged a WWC Check application. If a WWC Check application is not lodged, it is an offence for the employer (Association, Region, Centre) to allow an employee or volunteer to undertake child related work, paid or voluntary with Little Athletics.