Question On Notice No. 385 asked in the Legislative Council on 10 October 2017 by Hon Dr Steve Thomas
Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Minister for Community Services
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
(1) Since 1 January 2017, how many Working with Children checks have been submitted under category 15, "An Overnight Camp"?
(2) In this time period and category, how many Working with Children cards have been issued?
(3) In this time period and category, how many negative notices have been issued as the parent has not been considered a volunteer?
(4) what is the Working With Children check screening units definition of a parental volunteer at a children's sporting camp?
Answered on 28 November 2017
(1) 2 145.
(2) 2 180 Working With Children cards issued to date in 2017. These figures include Working With Children cards that were applied for prior to 1 January 2017.
(3) Four.
(4) The definition of parental volunteer, consistent with what is described as ‘child-related work’ under the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004, is where a parent’s participation is in, and support of, their child’s educational, social and physical development.
Parents who volunteer in activities with their children generally do not require a WWC Check, as it is not regarded as child-related work.