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 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 in acting and modelling
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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 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

An infographic showcasing the highlights from the 2026 Annual Information Statement.
30 Oct 2026
Child safety and regulatory reform highlighted in 2025–26 Annual Information Statement
The Office of the Children’s Guardian has published its 2025–26 Annual Information Statement, highlighting a year of significant regulatory reform, increasing demand and continued work to strengthen child safety across NSW. 
Consultation Summary Report
26 Oct 2026
What we heard during the Working with Children Act Review consultation
Children’s Guardian Rachael Ward has released the Consultation Summary Report, which summarises what we heard during the consultation period for the Working with Children Act Review.
Prevent, detect, respond, improve
16 Oct 2026
New regulatory framework strengthens child safety across NSW
Children’s Guardian, Rachael Ward, has released a new regulatory framework that sets out how her office will regulate, monitor and support organisations and individuals to keep children and young people safe in NSW.
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Upcoming training

Upcoming Events
SAFE series protective behaviours - web
16 Nov 2026
SAFE Series Protective-behaviours Program – 12pm to 1:45pm
Learn how to teach young children about personal safety with SAFE Series stars Sam, Andy, Fiona, Eve and Mandu.
Implementing the child safe standards
17 Nov 2026
Implementing the Child Safe Standards – 6pm to 7:30pm
Learn about the Child Safe Standards with tips on how to embed them into your organisation's child safe practices.
Child Safe Recruitment Webinar
19 Nov 2026
Child Safe Recruitment and the WWCC – 12pm to 1pm
Learn how to develop an effective child safe recruitment process within your 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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