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

The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement for anyone in paid or volunteer child-related work in NSW. Employers and organisations must verify the WWCC details of anyone they engage in child-related work. The Check lasts for 5 years and undergoes continuous monitoring, even if the Check holder moves jobs.   

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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 your 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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