Home WA Government Document collections Working with Children Check - Resources Working with Children Check - Resources The Working with Children (WWC) Check is a compulsory screening strategy for people engaging in child-related work in Western Australia and the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Last updated: 20 January 2025 Contents Videos Translated resources Application process factsheets, guides and forms Categories of child-related work factsheets Exemption factsheets Sector factsheets Parents factsheet Organisation resources and templates Screening process factsheets Compliance factsheets Policies, guides and strategies Contents 1 - Videos 2 - Translated resources 3 - Application process factsheets, guides and forms 4 - Categories of child-related work factsheets 5 - Exemption factsheets 6 - Sector factsheets 7 - Parents factsheet 8 - Organisation resources and templates 9 - Screening process factsheets 10 - Compliance factsheets 11 - Policies, guides and strategies Resources to help understand and manage Working with Children (WWC) Checks.VideosWWC Check video playlist(link is external)Translated resourcesWWC Check translated resources Application process factsheets, guides and forms Factsheet APP01: Consent, informed and ongoing (PDF, 349.33KB) Factsheet APP02: Change in particulars, Updating of details (PDF, 348.33KB) Form APP04: Update details, Contact details and child-related work (DOCX, 215.68KB) Form APP05: Update details, Change of name, sex, gender (DOCX, 195.81KB) Guide APP06: Completing a WWC Check Application Form (PDF, 452.66KB) Factsheet APP07: Alternative lodgement (PDF, 264.76KB) Infographic APP08: Apply for a WWC Check (PDF, 558.54KB) Factsheet APP09: Identification by an authorised referee (PDF, 376.88KB) Infographic APP12: Renew a WWC card online (PDF, 740.56KB) Sample WWC Check Application Form (PDF, 1.01MB) Categories of child-related work factsheets Infographic CRW01: Categories of child-related work (PDF, 646.57KB) Factsheet CAT01: Categories of child-related work, 1 - a childcare service (PDF, 310.1KB) Factsheet CAT02: Categories of child-related work, 2 - a community kindergarten (PDF, 296.08KB) Factsheet CAT03: Categories of child-related work, 3 - an educational institution for children (PDF, 374.87KB) Factsheet CAT04: Categories of child-related work, 4 - a coaching or private tuition service (PDF, 350.22KB) Factsheet CAT05: Categories of child-related work, 5 - an arrangement for the accommodation or care of children (PDF, 337.87KB) Factsheet CAT06: Categories of child-related work, 6 - a placement arrangement or secure care arrangement (PDF, 343.53KB) Factsheet CAT07: Categories of child-related work, 7 - the performance by an officer (PDF, 309.43KB) Factsheet CAT08: Categories of child-related work, 8 - a detention centre (PDF, 293.59KB) Factsheet CAT09: Categories of child-related work, 9 - a community child health service (PDF, 354.32KB) Factsheet CAT10: Categories of child-related work, 10 - a counselling or other support service (PDF, 342.19KB) Factsheet CAT11: Categories of child-related work, 11 - a religious organisation (PDF, 360.75KB) Factsheet CAT12: Categories of child-related work, 12 - a club, association, or movement (PDF, 315.71KB) Factsheet CAT13: Categories of child-related work, 13 - a ward of a public or private hospital (PDF, 339.34KB) Factsheet CAT14: Categories of child-related work, 14 - a baby sitting or child-minding service (PDF, 338.32KB) Factsheet CAT15: Categories of child-related work, 15 - an overnight camp (PDF, 332.99KB) Factsheet CAT16: Categories of child-related work, 16 - a transport service specifically for children (PDF, 374.75KB) Factsheet CAT17: Categories of child-related work, 17 - a school crossing service (PDF, 351.51KB) Factsheet CAT18: Categories of child-related work, 18 - a children's entertainment or party service (PDF, 376.06KB) Exemption factsheets Factsheet CRW02: Exemptions, One-off national events and national tours (PDF, 377.53KB) Factsheet CRW03: Exemptions, The parent volunteer exemption (PDF, 509.69KB) Factsheet CRW04: Exemptions, Narrowing of access (PDF, 379.57KB) Sector factsheets Factsheet ORG03: WWC Check, Sport and recreation sector (PDF, 473.96KB) Factsheet ORG05: WWC Check, Education sector (PDF, 517.33KB) Factsheet ORG06: WWC Check, Health sector (PDF, 417.94KB) Factsheet ORG07: WWC Check, Fitness and wellness sector (PDF, 400.41KB) Factsheet ORG 09 - WWC Check, Religious sector (PDF, 421.65KB) Factsheet ORG 10 - WWC Check, Tourism sector (PDF, 441.81KB) Factsheet ORG11: WWC Check, Culture and the arts sector (PDF, 423.09KB) Factsheet ORG12: WWC Check, Child minding sector (PDF, 263.65KB) Factsheet ORG 13: WWC Check, Aboriginal organisations (PDF, 448.44KB) Parents factsheet Factsheet PAR01: WWC Check, Tips for parents (PDF, 404.37KB) Organisation resources and templates Resource ORG01: WWC Check, Compliance toolkit (DOCX, 429.32KB) Resource ORG02: WWC Check, Compliance toolkit - Sport and recreation (DOCX, 482.38KB) Template ORG04: WWC Check, Volunteer declaration (DOCX, 38.63KB) Template ORG08: WWC Check, Record keeping spreadsheet (XLSX, 45.96KB) Screening process factsheets Factsheet OFF01: Class 1 and Class 2 offences (PDF, 462.19KB) Factsheet NEG01: Negative Notice review and cancellation applications (PDF, 373.92KB) Factsheet NEG02: Making a submission (PDF, 373.29KB) Compliance factsheets Resource COM01: WWC Check, Organisation check (PDF, 489.98KB) Resource COM02: WWC Check, Sample compliance check questions (PDF, 312.29KB) Factsheet COM03: Compliance and enforcement, Entry warrants and powers (PDF, 376.14KB) Factsheet PEN01: Offences and penalties, employees, volunteers, students and self-employed (PDF, 336.46KB) Factsheet PEN02: Offences and penalties, employers, volunteer organisations and education providers (PDF, 369.7KB) Policies, guides and strategies WWC Aboriginal engagement strategy summary (PDF, 503.96KB) WWC Screening Unit Privacy Policy (PDF, 272.62KB) WWC Screening Unit Reducing, refunding and waiving of fees Policy (PDF, 239.83KB) Guide GEN01: WWC Check Screening Unit Complaints Resolution Process (PDF, 240.34KB) WWC Check Multicultural Engagement Strategy (PDF, 223.77KB) Sidebar Main pageWorking with Children Check Online servicesVisit our Online services(link is external) to:update your detailsrenew your WWC Check onlineorder a replacement WWC Cardregister for a WWC account check if a person’s WWC Check application is pending or if a WWC Card has been issuedcheck if a person’s WWC Card is valid and they can engage in child-related workregister card holders to let the WWC Screening Unit know when new people with a WWC Card start or leave an organisationContactWWC Screening Unit (WA)Telephone: 1800 883 979Email: checkquery@communities.wa.gov.au(link sends email)Address: PO Box 8553, Perth BC, WA 6849Contact hours:9:15am – 4:30pm Monday8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday to FridayEventsCheck out our Events pageOther informationTranslating and interpreting assistance(link is external) - If you require assistance in translating or interpreting the resources on this page, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450.Translated resources and Aboriginal language resources are available.National Relay Service(link is external) TTY/voice calls: 133 677, Speak and listen: 1300 555 727, SMS relay: 0423 677 767Find an Authorised Australia Post outlet(link is external)GlossaryDefinitions of words in 'bold' can be found on the WWC Check Glossary page.Minister for Child ProtectionHon Sabine Winton MLA Provided by Department of Communities Share Facebook share(Opens in a new tab/window) Twitter(Opens in a new tab/window) LinkedIn(Opens in a new tab/window) Copy URL
Factsheet CAT03: Categories of child-related work, 3 - an educational institution for children (PDF, 374.87KB)
Factsheet CAT04: Categories of child-related work, 4 - a coaching or private tuition service (PDF, 350.22KB)
Factsheet CAT05: Categories of child-related work, 5 - an arrangement for the accommodation or care of children (PDF, 337.87KB)
Factsheet CAT06: Categories of child-related work, 6 - a placement arrangement or secure care arrangement (PDF, 343.53KB)
Factsheet CAT09: Categories of child-related work, 9 - a community child health service (PDF, 354.32KB)
Factsheet CAT10: Categories of child-related work, 10 - a counselling or other support service (PDF, 342.19KB)
Factsheet CAT12: Categories of child-related work, 12 - a club, association, or movement (PDF, 315.71KB)
Factsheet CAT13: Categories of child-related work, 13 - a ward of a public or private hospital (PDF, 339.34KB)
Factsheet CAT14: Categories of child-related work, 14 - a baby sitting or child-minding service (PDF, 338.32KB)
Factsheet CAT16: Categories of child-related work, 16 - a transport service specifically for children (PDF, 374.75KB)
Factsheet CAT18: Categories of child-related work, 18 - a children's entertainment or party service (PDF, 376.06KB)
Factsheet PEN01: Offences and penalties, employees, volunteers, students and self-employed (PDF, 336.46KB)
Factsheet PEN02: Offences and penalties, employers, volunteer organisations and education providers (PDF, 369.7KB)