Working with Children Check - Events

The Working with Children (WWC) Check is a compulsory screening strategy for people engaging in child-related work in Western Australia and the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
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Online sessions

The Working with Children (WWC) Screening Unit holds several free workshops and information sessions for organisations and individuals to better understand the WWC Check.

In addition to continuing our Ready, Check and GO! workshop series, Parents and Guardians information sessions and Ready, Check, Chat! consultations with organisations, we are holding a series of Amendments information sessions to help organisations understand the WWC legislative changes which came into effect 1 July 2023.

Register for one of our free sessions through our Eventbrite page 

Metropolitan face to face sessions

During 2023 and 2024 the WWC Screening Unit  will be raising awareness of the Amendments and ensuring individuals understand their rights and obligations under the Act. 

Register to attend a face to face session through our Eventbrite page

Regional and Remote activities

During 2023 and 2024 the WWC Screening Unit is hitting the road and will travel across all regions of WA to raise awareness of the Amendments and to help people understand what they mean for them. 

To register for a session in your area, visit our Eventbrite page

Upcoming sessions:

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Online services

Visit our Online services to:

  • update your details
  • renew your WWC Check online
  • order a replacement WWC Card
  • register for a WWC account 
  • check if a person’s WWC Check application is pending or if a WWC Card has been issued
  • check if a person’s WWC Card is valid and they can engage in child-related work
  • register card holders to let the WWC Screening Unit know when new people with a WWC Card start or leave an organisation

Contact

WWC Screening Unit (WA)
Telephone: 1800 883 979
Email: checkquery@communities.wa.gov.au
Address: PO Box 8553, Perth BC, WA 6849
Contact hours:
9:15am – 4:30pm Monday
8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday to Friday

Other information

Translating and interpreting assistance - If you require assistance in translating or interpreting the resources on this page, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450.

Translated resources and Aboriginal language resources are available.

National Relay Service 

TTY/voice calls: 133 677, Speak and listen: 1300 555 727, SMS relay: 0423 677 767

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Glossary

Definitions of words in 'bold' can be found on the WWC Check Glossary page.

Minister for Child Protection

Hon Sabine Winton MLA