New strategic approach delivering positive change – annual report
The Office of the Children’s Guardian’s Annual Report released today reviews the first full year of the Children’s Guardian Act 2019.
More Working with Children Check extensions announced
Working with Children Checks due to expire between 27 September 2021 and 26 January 2022 have been extended for three months.
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Leaving care – report released
A review by the Office of the Children’s Guardian of the experiences of young people leaving care will be used to strengthen requirements for statutory out-of-home care providers in NSW.
Working with Children Checks extended for three months
Working with Children Checks due to expire between 19 July 2021 and 26 September 2021 have been extended for three months.
Delays in processing applications
On 10 June, the National Police Checking Service released an update on delays in processing checks.
Reviewing out-of-home care accreditation standards
In October 2020, the Office of the Children’s Guardian began a review of the NSW Child Safe Standards for Permanent Care.
Children's Guardian welcomes new child protection Bill
Children's Guardian Janet Schorer has welcomed a Bill to introduce a Child Safe Scheme for NSW.
Children’s Guardian Regulation 2021 – consultation draft released
The Office of the Children’s Guardian announces the release of the consultation draft of the Children’s Guardian Regulation 2021.
Empowerment and participation make children safer from abuse: new guide for organisations launched today
A new guide will help organisations implement key recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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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