Dear Parents/carers,

Thank you so much again to all those who come into our school and volunteer their time.  I thought it may be timely to remind volunteers about requirements to hold a current WWVP (Working With Vulnerable People) card when in the school with students present. 

As you would all know, a requirement of volunteering at the school is that any volunteers must hold a current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card, the details of which must be provided to the school (front office) to be held on file.  A recent audit of the current records held by the school show a large number of volunteers have either not provided the WWVP details to us, have expired cards, or no card at all.  Parents who do not hold a current WWVP card are unable to volunteer in the school. Fines of up to $7000 may be granted to those without a WWVP card if we were audited. i.e. we were visited and a spot check done as all volunteers must have the WWVP card on them. 

 Can I ask that all volunteers check that they:

1. have a current WWVP card;
2. have provided the front office with a copy (we require a copy of both the front and the back of the card);
3. ensure you have this card on you when you are at the school.

For volunteers there is no cost for applying for a card or for renewing an expired card.

If you do not hold a WWVP card, you can apply for one online using the below link.

https://form.act.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=1318

If your card has expired, you can renew it online via the below link:

https://rego.act.gov.au/regosoawicket/public/renewal/WwvpOnlineRenewalPage?0

Thank you so much for your help with this and thank you again for all you do to help us here at school, it is very much appreciated.

Philippa