WWCC information for organisations
Introduction
Information for organisations that need workers to have Working with Children Check clearance.
Apply for a WWCC
Introduction
Information for individuals, workers or volunteers who need a Working with Children Check
Who needs a Check
Introduction
Decide if you, your workers or volunteers need a Check. Employers and organisations need to decide who engages in child-related work and requires a Working with Children Check, or if any roles fall under an exemption.
Child Safe Action Plans
Introduction
Some NSW Government agencies will be required to develop Child Safe Action Plans. These are strategic plans that clearly detail how these agencies will influence change across their sectors, noting their authority as sector leaders. They are intended to promote sector-wide reform, building awareness of child safety and embedding the Child Safe Standards across existing regulatory schemes.
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About the Child Safe Scheme
Introduction
In February 2022, new laws were introduced to create the NSW Child Safe Scheme. These laws aim to make sure that organisations in NSW are doing everything they can to keep children safe.
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What are the Child Safe Standards
Introduction
The Child Safe Standards provide a framework for creating child safe organisations. They are designed to drive cultural change to create, maintain and improve child safe practices. When organisations apply the Standards they build a culture where abuse of children is prevented, responded to and reported.
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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.
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