Working with Children Check

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

Some users are currently experiencing issues with the password reset function for our online services. This issue is under investigation, and we are working as quickly as possible to resolve it.

Should you be unable to reset your password, please contact 1800 883 979. Please note that call volumes are currently high, which may affect response times.

If your WWC Check is due to expire soon, we encourage you to lodge your application in person at an authorised Australia Post outlet.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Mailing list

Join our mailing list to receive updates from the WWC Screening Unit and check out our free workshops and information sessions on our Eventbrite page.

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About the WWC Screening Unit

Our role as the regulator is to educate the community, engage with stakeholders and enforce the legislation
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Who needs a WWC Check?

Information to help determine when a person needs a WWC Check
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Application and renewal process

Find out how to apply for a WWC Check or renew a WWC Card
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Screening process and outcomes

Learn what information is assessed and the possible outcomes of a WWC Check application
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Obligations and compliance

Understand what obligations individuals and organisations have under the legislation
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Resources and news portal

Resources: includes factsheets, guides, forms and translated resources to help understand and manage WWC Checks. News portal: includes news, events and campaigns.

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