Who issues Working with Children Check (NSW)?

Working with Children Check (NSW) is issued by Office of the Children's Guardian NSW.

Which jobs need Working with Children Check (NSW)?

Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Early childhood educator, Disability support worker and Nanny.

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Working with Children Check (NSW)

Issued by Office of the Children's Guardian NSW

Screening comes before work

Care work usually needs a Working with Children Check or NDIS worker screening before you start. Your employer has to see it before your first shift.

What it is

The check you need in NSW to work or volunteer with children. Issued by Office of the Children's Guardian NSW.

SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026

How to get it

Fill in the online form from the Office of the Children's Guardian. You get an APP number by email. Within 28 days, take it and your original ID to a Service NSW centre and pay the fee if it applies. After screening, you get a WWCC number that starts with WWC.

SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026

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What is Working with Children Check (NSW)?: The check you need in NSW to work or volunteer with children. Issued by Office of the Children's Guardian NSW.
How do you get Working with Children Check (NSW)?: Fill in the online form from the Office of the Children's Guardian. You get an APP number by email. Within 28 days, take it and your original ID to a Service NSW centre and pay the fee if it applies. After screening, you get a WWCC number that starts with WWC.
Who issues Working with Children Check (NSW)?: Working with Children Check (NSW) is issued by Office of the Children's Guardian NSW.
Which jobs need Working with Children Check (NSW)?: Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Early childhood educator, Disability support worker and Nanny.