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.

Volunteers who are under 18 years and are working with children must not apply

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

Find out if you are in child-related work - click here to see the categories of child-related work

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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