Working with Children Check
In 2006, the Victorian Government introduced a new checking system to help protect children under 18 years of age from physical or sexual harm.
The Working with Children (WWC) Check creates a mandatory minimum checking standard across Victoria. The WWC Check helps to keep children safe by preventing those who pose a risk to the safety of children from working with them, in either paid or volunteer work.
If you work or volunteer with children you may need to apply for a WWC Check. Employers, volunteer organisations and agencies must ensure that any of their staff or volunteers who need a WWC Check have applied by the due date.
The WWC Check is being phased in over five years. If you need a WWC Check, you must apply by the due date for your field of child-related work. The next due date is 30 June 2009.
Important information regarding the WWC Check application form
Filling in your application form? Reached Question 11? Please note that Code 42 no longer exists. If you do use this code, it may delay the processing of your application. For a list of current codes, refer to page 6 of the application form. Otherwise you can also view the list of codes by going to the 'List of Occupational Fields' link under the 'Focus On' menu on the right hand side of this page.
Victorian Bushfires
Replacement WWC Check Cards
The Department of Justice will replace WWC Check Assessment Notices and Cards destroyed in the Victorian bushfires free of charge. For further information, please contact the Information Line on 1300 652 879.
If you need to apply for a WWC Check
Several Victorian and Australian Government authorities are working together to assist in re-issuing key proof of identity documents destroyed in the bushfires.
Please contact the relevant number below to find out how to replace a particular document:
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Australian passports |
13 12 32 |
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Birth, Marriage and Change of Name certificates |
1300 369 367 |
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Centrelink concession cards |
180 22 11 |
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Victorian driver's licences and motor vehicle registrations |
13 11 71 |
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Medicare cards |
13 20 11 |
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Taxation documents |
13 11 42 |
If you have been affected by the bushfires and require assistance to lodge your application, please contact the Working with Children Check Information Line on 1300 652 879.