• You will be required to provide 100 points of identification when lodging your form. For a list of acceptable documents see the  Application Form notes on how to apply.
• You will need to provide at least one form of photo identification and proof of current address as part of the 100 point ID Check, or in addition to the 100 points ID.
• You will need to get your employer to sign the form before lodging your application
• If you have more than one child-related role in both paid and voluntary/unpaid work, you must apply for your WWC Check as a paid employee.

NOTE: If none of the documents that you provide contain photographic identification, you will be required to provide a recent photograph of yourself that has been signed on the back by an authorised referee as indicated below:

"This is a true image of (name of applicant), name of person identifying applicant, position/role of person signing, date of signing". Click here for a list of authorised referees.

The step-by-step guide on how to apply will assist you and your employer when completing your application form.

Are you having difficulty applying?

• If you live in a remote location and cannot attend an Australia Post phone the Screening Unit.
• If you do not have sufficient identification documents phone the Screening Unit.
• If you live interstate and need to apply click here.
• If you are having trouble completing the form click to view the Step-by-Step Guide.
• View a SAMPLE APPLICATION FORM here
  View ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION here

WWC Card Renewals

• The card expires after three years.  Card holders are then required to reapply if they intend to continue child-related work. From 1 July 2011, when card holders who are reapplying and have more than one role in both paid and voluntary/unpaid child-related work, then they must renew as a paid employee and pay the higher fee.
• The Working with Children Screening Unit sends reminder renewal letters to card holders.  It is important the Unit has the card holder's current address.  To update this information, please click here.
• The renewal process is the same as for the first application.  Application forms can be obtained and lodged at authorised Australia Post outlets.
• Applicants need to present sufficient documents to meet 100 points identification criteria when lodging their application.  A simplified process has been introduced for card holders doing their first renewal.  If these card holders apply in the same name as on their current card, they may use their unexpired card and the renewal letter instead of the usual 100 point identification documents.
• Please note: applicants who have changed their name or have expired cards will not be able to use this process and need to satisfy the standard 100 points identification criteria as on the application form.
• It is recommended that card holders reapply a month before their cards expire.