Registration to Work with Vulnerable People/RWVP
Youth and Child Protection
Child protection must be foremost in our consideration. It is essential that we be aware of our responsibilities under State and Federal law. Holding a Working with Vulnerable People (RWVP) card is a legal requirement of the State Government for those working with children.
Rotary District 9830 believe at least Club Presidents, Secretary, Club Protection Officer and Youth Service Director should hold a card.
The District strongly recommends that new members possess a RWVP card.
Our District Policy is
That each Club nominate a Club Protection Officer who will advise the District Protection Officer of the details of every Club member who has obtained a RWVP card.
In each Club, the President, Secretary, Youth Services Director and Protection Officer and any members who deal with children, in circumstances other than in a large group, should have a RWVP card.
Such measures are needed to ensure we meet our legal obligations and to maintain the public standing of Rotary.
District Protection Officer: PP Ross Hart Launceston
All Clubs should appoint a Club Protection Officer
Their responsibilities are
Collect the names and card numbers of club members having Working with Vulnerable People/RWVP cards and forward these to District Protection Officer
Ensure Club is registered as an Employer for each member on Department of Justice Website.
Obtaining a Working with Vulnerable People card (RWVP)
To Register to Work with Vulnerable People / RWVP:
the latest information regarding Registration to Work with Vulnerable People / RWVP can be found at https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/rwvp
complete the https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/rwvp/apply on the Department website
print the ‘Application Receipt’ which will be generated when you complete the application or write down your reference number
To complete the process you must attend a Service Tasmania Shop to:
verify your identity.
have your photo taken
pay the application fee. Volunteer Registration the fee is $18.60
Insurance
Any Rotarian or Rotary volunteer, who is not certified, in the event of litigation, is not insured. This means that the District will not have claim to the National Insurance policy, and your Club will be liable for the $25,000 excess, not District 9830.
The information is sent to the District Protection Officer. They are the only person privy to WWVP information. They will approve the record and hold a record of those holding WWVP cards.
People who choose not to have a WWVP card are still entitled to remain a Rotarian, but must not have any direct contact with any person under the age of 18 years, exchange team members, the disabled, elderly or any other vulnerable people.