The changes to the certification and other requirements to those working with Children are operative from 1 August.
District legal rep David Whiting gave a short address on some of the detail of the new law. There are probably two key relevant aspects for us. That's David with "host member" Brian Reid warming up.
First individuals administratively can easily gain certification (subject to an absence of some dark past) as new member Mark Christoffelsz told.
Second and less straightforward under the new rules was when such certification is needed by club members and what other processes must the club adhere to pursuant to the rules. One hears on radio talk back etc many specific instances where the public is confused and application of the rules apparently vague. David's short address lifted some of the fog but did alert us to a need for some overt policy statements and obligations.
District is having a morning workshop session(10 to 12.30) on August 20 at Tab Corp Park Melton to lead clubs through the maize. We have registered at least one attendant and others are invited to come----check with President Katrina re that.