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How to Apply

If you have determined that you are required to apply for a Working with Children (WWC) Check, you need to:

1. Complete a WWC Check application form. Do not sign the form as you will need to do so when you lodge your application. Application forms are available from participating Australia Post outlets or by submitting the Application Forms Request form on this web site.
2. Prepare your original identification documents.
3. Organise a passport-size photograph.
4. Take your completed application form, original identification documents, passport-size photograph and the fee (if required) to a participating Australia Post outlet.
5. The application fee for an employee application is currently $79.60. There is no fee for a volunteer application.

Lodging your application

At the Australia Post outlet, the attendant will photocopy your original identification documents. You need to sign the form and Application Receipt in front of the attendant.

The Application Receipt with a unique number will be given to you once it is signed and stamped. You need to keep the Application Receipt as evidence that you have submitted your application.

Interstate Applications

Applicants who are currently interstate and need to apply for a WWC Check before beginning work in Victoria must follow the interstate application process. Please refer to the 'Interstate Applicant Information Sheet' on the 'Publications' page for further details.

Please note that applications cannot be lodged from outside Australia.

Employers and Organisations

If a number of applicants in your organisation need to lodge their application at the same time, at the same Australia Post outlet, you may wish to contact the manager of the local outlet in advance. Call Australia Post on 13 76 78 to be connected to your local outlet.

Help completing application forms

Please contact the WWC Check Information Line if you need help lodging or completing your application. An Information Line Officer will be able to talk through your specific needs and circumstances and provide information about the assistance, support and options available to you for completing or lodging your application.