Apply for a Working With Children Check

The Working With Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW. It involves a National Police Check (criminal history record check) and a review of reportable workplace misconduct. 

The outcome of a check is either a clearance to work with children or a bar against working with children. If cleared, your check will be valid for five years, however it will be continuously monitored for any new relevant offences or workplace records to ensure that the check remains current. 

If you're applying because you're a paid employee or self-employed, there's a fee for the WWCC. If you're a volunteer, a student on a professional placement, potential adoptive parents, an authorised carer, a family day care service provider, or a home-based education and care service provider, you won't need to pay the fee. 

You can apply online for your WWCC.

• personal details, including date and place of birth
• driver licence, NSW Photo Card number or other identity documentation.

1. Select the 'Apply online' button.
2. Select 'Apply for your Check'.
3. Select 'Continue and apply'.
4. Complete the online form ensuring the name you enter matches your identity document exactly.
5. Visit a service centre to present your identity document and (if applicable) pay the fee.

• anyone aged 18 or older
• anyone whose role involves direct physical or face-to-face contact with children.