Volunteering working with children check

Working With Children Check

Volunteering

Child Safety

Frequently asked questions

Working with children check

Frequently asked questions

  • Why is this changing?
    • We are aligning our volunteer requirements with the Worker Screening Act legislation. This will provide clarity to volunteers about who needs a Working With Children Check.  
    • Parks Victoria is removing unnecessary barriers which prevent people from volunteering, while continuously maintaining safety. 
    • We’ve listened to feedback from volunteers and groups that the amount of administration burden was a major barrier for them to volunteer.  
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