The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Amendment Bill 2022 (the Bill) was passed by the Western Australian Legislative Assembly on 20 September 2022, and was introduced into the Legislative Council on 21 September 2022. The Minister for Child Protection, the Hon Simone McGurk MLA, introduced the Bill into the Legislative Assembly on 17 August 2022.
You first need to get an application form from Australia Post or the Working With Children Screening Unit. Each form has a unique code so they are not available for download.
Once you have the form, follow these steps:
- Get your employer, volunteer organisation or education provider to complete their part of the form.
- Go to Australia Post once you have completed your section.
- Provide photo identification, proof of your current address and have your photo taken.
The application fee is $87 for paid employees and the self employed and $11 for volunteers and unpaid students on placement. The card is valid for three years.