Working with Children Check

The Working with Children (WWC) Check is a compulsory screening strategy for people engaging in child-related work in Western Australia (WA) and the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
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Please note that during the festive season, our Contact Centre will be operating on reduced hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This will be effective from Tuesday 24 December to Tuesday 31 December 2024, excluding Public Holidays.

  • We will be closed on all public holidays - self-service options via our online services page will remain accessible during this time.
  • Australia Post outlets will remain open, except for public holidays.
  • Response times will increase, so where possible, please explore self-service options and visit our website’s resources page for access to factsheets and guides.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Join our mailing list to receive updates from the WWC Screening Unit and check out our free workshops and information sessions on our Eventbrite page.

 

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About the WWC Screening Unit

Our role as the regulator is to educate the community, engage with stakeholders and enforce the legislation
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Who needs a WWC Check?

Information to help determine when a person needs a WWC Check
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Application and renewal process

Find out how to apply for a WWC Check or renew a WWC Card
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Screening process and outcomes

Learn what information is assessed and the possible outcomes of a WWC Check application
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Obligations and compliance

Understand what obligations individuals and organisations have under the legislation
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Resources and news portal

Resources: includes factsheets, guides, forms and translated resources to help understand and manage WWC Checks. News portal: includes news, events and campaigns.

Announcements

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Online services

Visit our Online services to:

  • update your details
  • renew your WWC Check online
  • order a replacement WWC Card
  • register for a WWC account 
  • check if a person’s WWC Check application is pending or if a WWC Card has been issued
  • check if a person’s WWC Card is valid and they can engage in child-related work
  • register card holders to let the WWC Screening Unit know when new people with a WWC Card start or leave an organisation

Contact

WWC Screening Unit (WA)
Telephone: 1800 883 979
Email: checkquery@communities.wa.gov.au
Address: PO Box 8553, Perth BC, WA 6849
Contact hours:
9:15am – 4:30pm Monday
8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday to Friday

Events

Check out our Events page

Other information

Translating and interpreting assistance - 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 

TTY/voice calls: 133 677, Speak and listen: 1300 555 727, SMS relay: 0423 677 767

Find an Authorised Australia Post outlet

Glossary

Definitions of words in 'bold' can be found on the WWC Check Glossary page.

Minister for Child Protection

Hon Sabine Winton MLA

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