How to spot a child safe organisation
Parents and carers play an important role in making sure their children are spending time in places that are safe.
Parents and carers play an important role in making sure their children are spending time in places that are safe.
There are times when a parent may need to hold or verify a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
The Reportable Conduct Scheme is focused on both preventing and responding to abuse of children by workers in organisations. This includes paid employees, volunteers and contractors delivering services to children.
Information about reportable conduct, the investigation process and your rights and responsibilities is available here if an allegation has been made against you.
As a child-related employee or volunteer you are in a unique position to raise issues, provide feedback and drive improvement to keep children and young people safe in organisations.
A child safe culture is a set of values and practices that guide the attitudes and behaviour of all staff. Employees and volunteers in child-related organisations have an important part to play in building a child safe culture.
About the NSW Child Sex Offender Counsellors Accreditation Scheme.
Information on applying for a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Information on renewing an existing Working with Children Check (WWCC). Your WWCC clearance lasts for 5 years.
Information for organisations that require Working with Children Check clearances for their workers.
Information for individuals, workers or volunteers who need a Working with Children Check
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.