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Relevant Change in Circumstances
If you hold a Working with Children (WWC) Check card you must inform your employer, agency or volunteer organisation (where relevant) and the Department of Justice in writing, within 7 days of a relevant change in circumstances, such as being charged with or found guilty of a new relevant offence. Refer to the ‘Offences Checklist’ to view the list of relevant offences.
If you have been issued with a Negative Notice you may re-apply for a WWC Check without waiting the required 5-year period if, since the date of the Negative Notice, there has been a relevant change in your circumstances such as a criminal conviction is overturned or you are found not guilty of a relevant charge. The relevant changes in circumstances are set out in section 25(2) of the Working with Children Act 2005.
Contacts
Working with Children Check Unit
Department of Justice
GPO Box 1915
Melbourne VIC 3001
Information Line: 1300 652 879
Hours of operation are 8:30am - 5pm weekdays (excluding public holidays)
If you need an interpreter please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 1450 and have them contact the WWC Check Information Line on 1300 652 879.
Email: workingwithchildren@justice.vic.gov.au
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