Australian Capital Territory

Working with Children – ACT The Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 (the WWVP Act) commenced on 8 November 2012. It aims to reduce the risk of harm or neglect to vulnerable people in the ACT. The WWVP Act requires those who work or volunteer...

Unfortunately, there is currently no national standard for administering food safely in Australia. There are different requirements in each state and territory of Australia relating to organisations seeking to raise funds through the selling of food. Local council...

ACT Fundraising and Gambling Information Community sports clubs are forever undertaking fundraising activities, continually seeking new and preferably easy ways to raise funds. Few club realise that many fundraising activities, such as raffles or even footy tipping,...

ACT Associations Incorporations Act 1991 Most community local sporting clubs are established as incorporated associations. In the Australian Capital Territory, incorporated associations are governed under the Associations Incorporation Act 1991. The Office of...

Many sports clubs sell alcohol, either as part of their fundraising strategy or simply as part of the social fabric of the club. If you sell alcohol, regardless if it's for one event, or on a regular basis, then it is important that your club applies for and receives...