Office of the Children’s Guardian

We oversee organisations to uphold children and young people’s right to be safe. 

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Our services

Working with Children Check

We manage all WWCC processes including applications, renewals, compliance, risk assessment and ongoing monitoring of Check holders. 

Apply for your check Renew your WWCC number Compliance information for organisations Employer log in and verify Update employer details
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Oversight of organisations

We implement the Reportable Conduct Scheme, Child Safe Scheme and oversee accreditation and child-safe practices in voluntary and statutory out-of-home care, children's employment, and other child-related organisations. 

Reportable Conduct Scheme Statutory out-of-home care and adoption Specialised substitute residential care Child Safe Scheme and the Child Safe Standards Employing children
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Capability building

We aim to regulate, monitor and foster capability in quality child safe practices through our free training and resources.

Child Safe Self-Assessment Child safe and Reportable Conduct eLearning Upcoming training Resources for parents Multilingual resources
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Popular pages

Help to apply for or renew a Working with Children Check
WWCC information for applicants.
Reportable Conduct Scheme
The process for when an allegation of reportable conduct is made against someone associated with your organisation.
Child Safe Standards resources
Free resources to help you implement the Child Safe Standards
Proof of identity
Identity documents you need to apply for a Working with Children Check.
Help to register and verify
Register as an employer and verify WWCC numbers.
Statutory out-of-home care and adoption
We accredit and monitor adoption and out-of-home care agencies and carers.

Latest news

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12 Mar 2025
New tools will help you Get Started on your Child Safe Journey
Acting Children’s Guardian Rachael Ward has a message for child-related organisations in NSW that have not yet implemented the Child Safe Scheme – it’s time to ‘get started’ now. 
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05 Mar 2025
Acting Children’s Guardian announced
The NSW Government has appointed Ms Rachael Ward Acting Children's Guardian, effective today.
Safeguarding services
23 Feb 2025
Engagement with Catholic Church continues our work with faith-based organisations
Over the past couple of weeks, I had the pleasure to participate in events delivered by the Catholic Church, as part of our ongoing engagement with faith-based organisations: Steve's update.
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Upcoming training

Upcoming Events
Reporting Obligations and Processes - web
03 Apr 2025
Child Safe Reporting Obligations and Processes – 3pm to 4:45pm
Learn about your reporting obligations as a child safe organisation to help keep children safe.
SAFE series protective behaviours - web
07 Apr 2025
SAFE Series Protective-behaviours Program - 6pm to 7:45pm
Learn how to teach young children about personal safety with SAFE Series stars Sam, Andy, Fiona, Eve and Mandu.
Introduction to the Child Safe Standards
08 Apr 2025
Introduction to the Child Safe Standards - 3pm to 5pm
Learn about the Child Safe Standards with tips on how to embed them into your organisation's child safe practices.

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Keep in touch, and learn about changes to laws and regulations to keep children safe in NSW.

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You can now renew your WWCC by using digital proof of identity – no need to visit a Service NSW Centre.
How to renew using digital proof of identity (POI)

You will need:

  • A MyServiceNSW account with the WWCC service added
  • 3 current identity documents including a NSW driver licence or photo card
  • a device with a working front camera for face verification.


If you're renewing a paid WWCC, you will also need a credit card, debit card, PayPal or PayID account.

If you have an expired WWCC clearance or have changed your name on your identity documents since the last time you renewed your WWCC, you can't renew using digital proof of identity.

Renew with a digital POI
Renew and attend a service centre
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