Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013

WWC Amendment Regulation

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    Amendments to the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013 will impact who needs a WWCC, and how certain applicants will need to provide proof of identity. 

    The following changes will apply from 18 July 2022

    • Authorised carers/household members may provide proof of identity in a manner approved by the Children's Guardian if they are physically incapable, whether for medical or other reasons, of attending a SNSW service centre to provide proof of identity.
    • All residential care workers, regardless of whether they are authorised as authorised carers, will be required to pay the Working with Children Check application fee.
    • Members of governing bodies who reside interstate will be required to attend a SNSW service centre to provide proof of identity.

     

    From 1 September 2022, the following will be required to hold a Working with Children Check clearance:

    • Members of the governing body of an entity providing specialised substitute residential care.
    • Principal Officers of entities providing specialised substitute residential care.
    • Heads of child safe organisations.
    Date of change:
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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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