More about my Working With Children card
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
Rockingham, Australia
November 21, 2019 8:28am CST
The photo has nothing to do with the discussion but is another composite photo of those appearing on a calendar which I’ve written about ad nauseum. 
I thought I should explain more about the Working With Children (WWC) card that I received recently. I thought myLotters would be familiar with it but it seems that is not the case.
The WWC Check is a compulsory screening in Western Australia, and the Christmas and Cocos Islands. The aim is to protect children by deterring people from applying to work with children where they have a criminal record that indicates they may harm a child. Anyone who wants to work with children, either in paid or voluntary positions, must have one of these cards. t is virtually a police clearance. While it can’t stop all abuse, it must surely help.
Those who work with children in schools, clubs, and/or organisations are required to have one of these cards. Because we wanted to take photos at a horse event which involved child riders, we were required to have WWC cards. Vince’s is still current from when he worked at a school but I also needed one. Do you have something similar in your country?
I thought I should explain more about the Working With Children (WWC) card that I received recently. I thought myLotters would be familiar with it but it seems that is not the case.
The WWC Check is a compulsory screening in Western Australia, and the Christmas and Cocos Islands. The aim is to protect children by deterring people from applying to work with children where they have a criminal record that indicates they may harm a child. Anyone who wants to work with children, either in paid or voluntary positions, must have one of these cards. t is virtually a police clearance. While it can’t stop all abuse, it must surely help.
Those who work with children in schools, clubs, and/or organisations are required to have one of these cards. Because we wanted to take photos at a horse event which involved child riders, we were required to have WWC cards. Vince’s is still current from when he worked at a school but I also needed one. Do you have something similar in your country?
Welcome to the Working with Children Check website in Western Australia.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
21 Nov 19
we have something similar in the US!
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Nov 19
@DocAndersen Do you mean you were abused? So many people now feel it is okay to admit to being abused when they were younger.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
22 Nov 19
@JudyEv it should truly scare you that I had that once in the US.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Nov 19
That's a good thing. We don't have it here. But our schools are supposed to do a thorough verification before employing a teacher or staff. Though it is stated in rules many schools unfortunately don't follow it.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 19
@arunima25 I think in Australia, there is now much more awareness of untoward behaviour.
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@wolfgirl569 (135745)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Nov 19
Schools are supposed to do background checks here. But many things dont have checks
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
21 Nov 19
I wish we also had something like this her.e
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
21 Nov 19
To be honest, we don’t even know that. All I know is that there should be a working permit from the government allowing children to work. This is specifically true in the show business.
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
22 Nov 19
@JudyEv that’s great. It’s a way to track them down.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Nov 19
As long as there is some sort of system in place, then that is good.
@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
21 Nov 19
I think it's a good preventive screen that would lessen the risk on children
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@Hate2Iron (15724)
• Canada
21 Nov 19
I think that I like the 4th one in the series... just something about the misty light!
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 19
That was probably early morning. It looks like it was pretty cold too.
@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
21 Nov 19
Lovely photo, the one with the rainbow, wow!
Oh yes, we have something similar here. Background check they call it. You need it if you get paid or volunteer with - children, vulnerable adults, or elderly
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