Authorised carers and their adult household members need to hold a NSW Working with Children Check clearance regardless of where they live, if the placement of a child is subject to a NSW Children’s Court order.
An overview of how we process and assess Working with Children Check (WWCC) applications.
Proof of identity requirements for anyone applying for or renewing their Working with Children Check.
The Office of the Children’s Guardian is responsible for regulating organisations that must comply with the Child Safe Scheme. We make sure that these organisations are implementing and meeting the Child Safe Standards to keep children safe.
The Office of the Children’s Guardian provides free training and resources to support child-related organisations.
All child-related organisations will benefit from implementing the Child Safe Standards. However, there are many organisations in NSW that must implement the Child Safe Standards under the Child Safe Scheme.
Out-of-home care is provided to children and young people who are unable to live with their own families. Foster carers take on the responsibilities of a parent for a period of time, to provide a safe family environment for children and young people needing care.
Information on overnight respite care for your child outside the family home.
In NSW there are specific laws to protect the safety and wellbeing of children under the age of 16 years who are employed as actors, performers, and models.
If you are concerned that an individual or an organisation is not acting in the best interests of the children they are providing services for, there are a number of things you can do.
You will need:
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.
