Working with Children Check
Eligibility
You must be aged 18 or over.
What you need
Four proof of identity (POI) documents including:
- one commencement of identity document
- one primary use in the community document
- 2 secondary use in the community documents.
At least one of your documents must contain your signature and photo.
Your POI documents must be current and original.
The following documents are not acceptable:
- photos, photocopies or certified copies
- expired documents (unless specified).
Note:
- If your primary use document is not either a NSW Driver Licence or a NSW Photo Card, you’ll need to Apply for a customer number with Transport for NSW (individuals).
- NSW Digital Driver Licence is accepted. Other digital identity documents, such as a digital Medicare card, are not accepted.
How to apply
- Select the ‘Apply online’ button.
- Complete the online form ensuring the name you enter matches your identity documents exactly.
- Visit a Service NSW Centre to present your original identity documents and (if applicable) pay the fee.
Note: Once you’ve provided your identity documents at the service centre, the National Police Criminal History check begins. This process can take up to 4 weeks.
More information
- To find out when a WWCC is required, visit Who needs a WWCC.
- If you’d like help with your application, contact the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Links
- Application process – Office of the Children’s Guardian
- Frequently asked questions – Office of the Children’s Guardian
- Who needs a WWCC – Office of the Children’s Guardian
