Working with Children Check

The continuous checking services for those in child-related work in New South Wales.

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Adults who work or volunteer in child-related work in NSW must have a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Employers and organisations must verify the WWCC details and keep records of anyone they have in child-related work.

Digital renewal unavailable Sunday 16 August

Due to planned maintenance, Working with Children Check digital renewal will be unavailable from 4 am to 8:30 pm on Sunday 16 August. We apologise for the inconvenience.

A clearance is for 5 years

A NSW WWCC clearance lasts for 5 years and is continuously monitored, even if the holder moves jobs.

Application fee

A WWCC application or renewal is free for volunteers and costs $112 for paid workers.

Employers must verify

Holders must give their employer or organisation their WWC ar APP number and other details so the employer can verify online that the number is valid.

Quick links

Applicants

Employees and volunteers are responsible for keeping their Working with Children Check details up to date.

Find my number Apply Renew Upgrade to a paid WWCC Update my personal details
Organisations

Organisations have a responsibility to determine who is in child-related work and verify their WWCC details online. 

Register as child-related organisation Log in and verify a WWCC Update employer details Who needs a Check Resources
Parents and carers

Know when parents must hold or verify a WWCC.

Parents and the WWCC Who needs a Check Verify a WWCC

Applicants

Proof of identity
Know which documents you need before you apply or renew.
Risk assessment
Certain records will trigger a risk assessment, learn more about this process.
Help to apply, renew or update
Use the information on these pages to help you through WWCC processes.
Aboriginal applicants policy statement
The role of our Reconciliation Action Plan in WWCC assessments.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the WWCC.
Application processing
What the checking process includes and the different outcomes.

Organisations

Register as an employer
Registration form for employers with workers engaged in child-related work.
Login and verify
Login for registered employers to verify WWCC details online.
Who needs a WWCC
Only people in child-related work in your organisation require a Check – decide if you or your workers need a Check.
Help to register and verify
More information on how to register as an employer and verify the clearance of workers online.
Compliance program
How we monitor WWCC compliance.
Role of employers and sole traders
Legal responsibilities of individuals or organisations that offer services to children.
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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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