Do you volunteer at OLMC ?

The new Working with Children Checks scheme commenced on 15 June 2013.

WWCC is only one safeguarding strategy that we use to protect children, however it is a significant first step for any role that may come into contact with children.

The Safeguarding & Ministerial Integrity Office, in conjunction with the Parish has identified the following require a Working With Children Check:

If you currently volunteer at our parish in any of the areas listed below you need to have a current WWCC (Working with Children Check) details & have signed a Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney Code of Conduct form.

 Parish Secretaries
 Youth Ministers, Workers or Leaders
 Pastoral Associates1
 Sacramental Coordinators1
 Sacramental Group Leaders1
 Catechists in State Schools
 Children’s Liturgy Coordinators
 Children’s Choir Ministry Leaders
 Acolytes and Senior Altar Servers
 Ministers of the Word/Readers/Lectors
 Parish Collectors (AKA Wardens)
 Eucharistic Ministers

How to Apply for a WWCC.

You can either apply online, or if you don’t have a computer, you can call the Office of the Children’s Guardian Customer Service line on 02 9286 7219,
OR
call the Parish Secretary to arrange a time for assistance in applying online.

To apply online for a WWCC go to www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au

Once you receive your Application number you will need to visit your local “Service NSW’ office to complete the process and be issued with a WWCC number.
This number and your ‘Date of Birth’ need to be given to the parish office for verification.