FAQ 30 Is it an offence not to get a WWCC?

If you do not get a Working with Children Check that is suitable for your volunteer or paid employment, this is an offence. You can be fined up to $5,000.

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Reporting Concerns and matters of Abuse

Current situations:

If you believe a child or adult is in immediate danger please call SA Police 000

If the concern relates to a child at risk of harm, or potentially at risk call the Child Abuse Report Line (CARL) - Tel: 13 14 78.

If any of the above involves any person in a leadership / role of responsibility within the church please notify the Safe Church Committee by telephoning (08) 8236 4248 or emailing: Turn on Javascript!

Past incidents of concern and or abuse:

Ring the South Australian Police on 131 444

If the abuse has been in a Uniting Church institution or facility or by someone associated with the Uniting Church you can report this to the Synod of South Australia by telephoning (08) 8236 4288 or emailing: Turn on Javascript!.

The Royal Commission on Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse report is available online at this link: www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au