Working with Children Check

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

two adults working on the floor with a group of children

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.

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We are experiencing technical problems with our phones. Please call this temporary number (02) 6491 6699, or you can use our contact us web form below or, for Working with Children Check enquiries, email check@ocg.nsw.gov.au.

We apologise for any inconvenience and we are working with our provider to fix the issue.

Thank you.

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 $80 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.

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