It is Book a Santas policy that all contracted Santa Claus performers must have a current working with children or state equivalent check regardless of previous experience.
Each state in Australia has different regulations; it is the responsibility of each individual Santa Claus performer to apply for the appropriate check in their state.
Book a Santa will accept those that have any existing volunteer or paid checks providing they are up to date with state regulations.
If applying for a new check or renewal the individual Santa Claus performer is required to apply for a paid check. Any application fees necessary are the responsibility of the individual Santa Claus performer.
If your application requires employee information you may put the following-
Book a Santa
Michelle Drinnan
1/1 Sherwood Court
Wantirna South VIC, 31582
T: (03) 9013 0840
E: ask@Ent-Aus.com
Working with Children Checks vs General Pre-employment Screening
Working with Children Checks and Police Checks are different types of pre-employment screening programs which ensure child-safe working environments in Australia.
Pre-employment screening of adults and volunteers who come in contact with children is mandatory and legislated across most states and territories in Australia. However there is no national framework setting out the requirements for obtaining a Working with Children Check (or Police Checks) .Each state and territory has their own procedures and requirements.
It is your responsibility as a sub-contractor to be aware of your states regulations.
How long is a Working with Children Checks Valid?
In contrast to Police Checks a Working with Children Check is designed to be carried from organisation to organisation and a new screening process is not required each time an individual starts a new position.
Each state and territory has different legislation and time periods for which the check is valid, and varied procedures for renewal.
State Regulations
Below is a list of information and links to each state and territories working with children check or equivalent information and applications.
Victoria
In Victoria the Working with Children certification is provided to those who work in child-related areas. The system is structured so that if a criminal offence is committed whilst the check is valid employers are contacted by the administering authority and can withdraw the certification.
https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
New South Wales
The NSW Commission for Children and Young People is responsible for the NSW Working with Children Check, which helps determine whether people are suitable to work in child related environments
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check
Queensland
The Qld Commission for Children and Young People is responsible for the Blue card system which is the key prevention and monitoring system of people working with children and young people in QLD. Entertainment Australia requires contractors who work with children and young people to hold a blue card or if exempt from holding a blue card they must have a current police check.
South Australia
The South Australian Government requests those working with children to pass a Criminal History Screening test. You must pass this test if you are an adult providing a service where you will be in regular contact with children.
The Northern Territory
For current information regarding working with children requirements please click the link below.
https://nt.gov.au/emergency/community-safety/apply-for-a-working-with-children-clearance
Western Australia
The Working with Children Check is a comprehensive criminal record check for certain people in child-related work in Western Australia. The WWC Check aims to increase the safety of children in our community by helping to prevent people who have a criminal history that indicates they may harm children from working with children.
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/
Australian Capital Territory
For current information regarding working with children requirements please click the link below.
Tasmania
For current information regarding working with children requirements please click the link below.
https://wwcforms.justice.tas.gov.au/Apply/ApplicationStart.aspx