WWC Amendment Regulation

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.