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

Award-winners from many different faiths
20 Nov 2024
Engaging with religious education leaders to support child-safe environments
At a symposium and awards night for special religious educators, Children’s Guardian Steve Kinmond OAM spoke about the importance of implementing the Child Safe Scheme in faith-based settings.
Statistics in a jigsaw pattern
31 Oct 2024
Safeguards for vulnerable children outlined in annual report
The Office of the Children’s Guardian Annual Report 2023–24 was tabled today in NSW Parliament.
People talking in a meeting
31 Oct 2024
Reaching out across Australia to protect children
Steve's update: A highlight for this month was hosting a forum of state and territory representatives from across Australia involved in administering Child Safe and Reportable Conduct Schemes.
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Upcoming training

Upcoming Events
Developing a child safe code of conduct
22 Nov 2024
Developing a Child Safe Code of Conduct - 10am to 11:30am
Learn how to develop or revise your Child Safe Code of Conduct to help keep children safe in your organisation. 
Developing a child safe risk management plan - web
25 Nov 2024
Developing a Child Safe Risk Management Plan - 4pm to 6pm
Learn how to create an effective Child Safe Risk Management Plan to help your organisation manage risk.
Reporting Obligations and Processes - web
26 Nov 2024
Child Safe Reporting Obligations and Processes - 4pm to 5:30pm
Learn about your reporting obligations as a child safe organisation to help keep children safe.

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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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