WICEN Vic: Working with Children Checks

[Timothy Mc Bain VK3MIT]

Hi Tony; yes, paranoia it may be considered as, but keep in mind that this is an INDUSTRY policy, not an employer policy- so it's a far more widespread requirement than just a localised thing.

I just wanted to bring to members attention where things are going / have gone as far as the whole WWC thing is concerned. Those that treat it lightly do so at their own peril.....

Tim.

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> On 19 Jul 2017, at 09:00, Tony Langdon <vk3jed at vkradio.com> wrote:
> 
>> On 18/07/2017 9:23 PM, Timothy Mc Bain - VK3MIT wrote:
>> An interesting discussion.
> Certainly is, and a few points of view to consider.
>>  
>> I have a WWC card, as it is a requirement of my employment as a Coach Driver. (At least the WWC fee is tax deductible….)
> I work in state schools, so I have a similar WWC requirement.  In addition, I'm also a junior leader with the CFA, which is a voluntary position that requires a WWC, as well as formal registration with the CFA.
>>  
>> I have listed not only WICEN as an “employer” or “interested party”, but also all radio clubs that I belong to, amongst other groups. Most, if not all of us would be members of a Radio Club, who, hopefully, have their fair share of youth coming through the ranks, hence the WWC need. What are the policies of those clubs that you belong to relating to WWC requirements?
>>  
>> The attitude I’ve taken (both on a professional requirement level and on a private level) is to include every single type of activity, no matter how unlikely, that I may be involved with that may involve minors – camps, sporting activities, transporting of, etc etc.
> I haven't gone to that extent yet, but can understand the rationale, and if I become more active in other bodies, I would list them (WICEN exercises have an unfortunate habit of conflicting with significant events here)
>>  
>> I understand the possible concern about “big brother” or similar, but when you have been issued Bus Industry policy documentation (that had to be signed and returned) that warns against ANY contact with a child – including such things as a “high five”, shaking hands, any form of comforting of a child who may be upset or injured, and even just talking with a child (as it may be considered “grooming”) etc etc, one gets very cautious.
> Wow, that's getting into paranoia, but I guess it's a sign of the society in which we live. :/
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