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Welcome to the Working With Children Check Website for Western Australia

The Working with Children Check is a comprehensive criminal record check for certain people working with children in Western Australia.

The Working with Children Check aims to increase the safety of children in our community by helping to prevent people who have a criminal history that indicates they may harm children from working with children.

Card renewals. The card expires after 3 years. Applicants are then required to reapply to continue in child-related work. The application process is the same as when applicants first applied.

Currently we are sending survey forms to people when they receive their cards. If you receive a survey and have any questions about it, please contact us.

Are you an employer? Click here to find out how to comply with the WWC Act

Volunteers who are under 18 years (including students on unpaid placements) and are working with children must not apply

The WWC Card lasts for 3 years
Once obtained you can use your WWC Card for any paid or voluntary child-related work
It is compulsory for people in child-related work in WA. People not in child-related work must not apply for this check
It is different to a National Police Check
You can start or continue child-related work with your receipt from Australia Post with some exceptions
WWC Checks are only one way employers can ensure their organisation is child safe/child friendly.

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Welcome to the Working With Children Check Website for Western Australia