About the Working with Children Check

You’ll find helpful information about the Working with Children Check here, including changes to legislation, resources, who needs a Check, and more.

The Working with Children Check explained

The types of checks, cost, purpose of the Check and more.

If you meet all 5 criteria, then you qualify for a Working with Children Check.

A list of situations that are outlined in the Act where you do not need a WWC Check even when you are engaged in child-related work.

List of services or places of work that require a Check.

Certain penalties may apply to organisations and individuals who commit an offence against the Worker Screening Act 2020.

Access the Worker Screening Act 2020 and related legislation.

Reviewed 30 May 2023