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The new Working with Children Checks scheme commenced on 15 June 2013.

The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW. It involves a National Police Check (criminal history record check) and a review of reportable workplace misconduct.

The outcome of a check is either a clearance to work with children or a bar against working with children. If cleared, the check will be valid for 5 years, however applicants are continuously monitored.

If you’re applying because you’re a paid employee or self-employed, there’s a fee for the WWCC. If you’re a volunteer, a student on a professional placement, potential adoptive parents or an authorised carer, you won’t need to pay the fee. 

WWCC is only one safeguarding strategy that we use to protect children, however it is a significant first step for any role that may come into contact with children.

The Safeguarding & Ministerial Integrity Office, in conjunction with the Parish has identified the following require a Working With Children Check:

If you currently work or volunteer at our parish in any of the areas listed below you need to have a current WWCC (Working with Children Check) & have signed a Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney Code of Conduct form.

  • Parish Secretaries
  • Youth Ministers, Workers or Leaders
  • Pastoral Associates
  • Sacramental Coordinators
  • Sacramental Group Leaders
  • Catechists in State Schools
  • Children’s Liturgy Coordinators
  • Children’s Choir Ministry Leaders
  • Acolytes and Senior Altar Servers
  • Eucharistic Ministers

How to Apply for a WWCC.

You can either apply online, or if you don’t have a computer, you can call the Office of the Children’s Guardian Customer Service line on 02 9286 7219,
OR
call the Parish Secretary to arrange a time for assistance in applying online.

To apply online for a WWCC go to New Application – NSW Working with Children Check

Once you receive your Application number you may need to visit your local “Service NSW’ office to complete the process and be issued with a WWCC number.
This number and your ‘Date of Birth’ need to be given to the parish office for verification.