Complying with WWCC requirements is compulsory for all sporting organisations who engage people in child-related work in WA under the Working with Children (Screening) Act, 2004. 

Any work undertaken at an association or club, whether as a volunteer or if receiving a financial reward, falls under Category 12 of the Act – a club, association or movement.

Parents and guardians who volunteer under Category 12, are not required to obtain a WWC Check as they are exempt under the Act under the Parent Volunteer Exemption. 

Any person who does any work at an association or club, whether volunteering or receiving a financial reward, and does not have a child participating in the association or club, or fall under any other exemption category, MUST obtain a WWC Check. 

Any child (U18) who volunteers at an association or club is not required to obtain a WWC Check as they are exempt under the Act under the Child Volunteer Exemption. 

Any child who receives a financial reward that is more than their expenses, must obtain a WWC Check, as they are no longer considered a volunteer under the Act. 

Any person with a current negative notice or interim negative notice cannot engage in child-related work and cannot access a WWC Check. They also cannot access any exemptions.