Working With Children Check

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What is a Working with Children Check (WWCC)

A Working With Children Check is a continuous checking service for those in child-related work in New South Wales. Adults who work or volunteer in child-related work in NSW must have a WWCC. Employers and organisations must verify the WWCC details and keep records of anyone they have in child-related work.

A NSW WWCC clearance lasts for 5 years and is continuously monitored, even if the holder moves jobs. A WWCC application or renewal is free for volunteers and costs $105 for paid workers.

Holders must give their employer or organisation their WWC or APP number and other details so the employer can verify online that the number is valid.

Who requires a WWCC?

WWCC REQUIRED

WWCC NOT REQUIRED

President of Clubs with any member that requires a WWCC.
Coaches, Managers and Sports Trainers for all teams with participants under the age of 18 (even if that team is an Open Age team with more than 50% of 17-year-old participants)
Match Officials who officiate games involving participants under the age of 18 (even if that game is an Open Age fixture with more than 50% of 17-year-old participants

Canteen personnel
Committee members
Coaches, Managers and Sports Trainers for teams with participants over the age of 18
Coaches, Managers and Sports Trainers that are under the age of 18 themselves
Match Officials that are under the age of 18 themselves

For further information, please review the National Registration Policy

For more information regarding Working With Children Checks, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website.