WASEMA Inc. Compliance
WASEMA Inc is committed to meeting all compliance as a non profit Incorporated Association. The WASEMA Inc Board has overall responsibility for compliance of the organisation.
Wasema Inc Board recognises its responsibility in complying with all Government legislation, Codes of Conduct and Procedures as set out for Incorporated Associations.
Compliance Framework
Incorporated Association Compliance
WASEMA Inc is an incorporated association and a legal entity that can only operate in Victoria. Wasema complies with its responsibilities of the Incorporated Associations Legislation.
ATO Compliance
WASEMA Inc meets its taxation requirements as outlined in the below obligations.
ASIC Compliance
WASEMA as an incorporated association complies as follows:
- having a board that manages the association
- having a public officer/secretary (Updating any change through ABR)
- having a registered office in its state of incorporation
- acting under all the rules of legislation
- holding an annual general meeting once a year
– Annual Report (AGM July 2020)
- lodging an annual statement every year
- keeping proper accounting records
- keeping minutes of all committee and general meetings
- having registers of members and all board/committee members
Consumer Affairs
WASEMA Inc lodges its annual statement as required to Consumer affairs.
Child Safety
WASEMA Inc meets its Child Safety Compliance and responsibilities as required in the Child Safe National Standards.
- Child Safe Organisations – National Standards
- Working with Children Check
- DSS requirements for Police Checks
WASEMA Inc utilises the following compliance tools.
- Self Assessment tool
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
- Complaints and investigation procedures
- Keeping an up to date Register of all WWC and Police Checks for all relevant personnel
Board, Staff, Volunteers and Contractors – COMPLIANCE ONLINE FORM
- E-Learning for Child Safe Compliance
- Child Safe Compliance Form (including uploading of WWC and Police Check
Membership
WASEMA Inc fosters a culture of membership and complies with all relevant legislation.
- Memberships – Incorporated associations
- WASEMA Inc Membership Policies
Work Health and Safety
WASEMA Inc fosters a culture of membership and complies with all relevant legislation.
Volunteers
WASEMA Inc adheres to
- Volunteer Rights and the;
- National Standards for Volunteer Involvement
- WASEMA Inc utilises the Volunteer Role Toolkit
- WASEMA Inc Policies
- VOLUNTEER INPUT is welcome at feedback@wasema.org.au
EOI – Volunteer Form and Appointment of Volunteer Form
Workcover
WASEMA Inc has Work Cover Insurance