How to Add Worker Checks to Your Existing WWCC

There is no single national Working with Children Check. Each state and territory runs its own scheme — under its own name, issuing body and rules — so how you connect Worker Checks to your clearance depends on where you work. This guide covers all eight jurisdictions.

At a glance: WWCC by state and territory #

A check issued in one state is not valid in another — if you work across borders, you need a current check in each state. Details for each jurisdiction are below.

Victoria #

Check: Working with Children Check  ·  Issuer: WWCC Victoria  ·  Valid: 5 años

Victoria is the one state where you can add Worker Checks to your record yourself. If you already hold a valid Victorian WWCC, add Worker Checks Pty Ltd as a nominated organisation so we’re notified automatically if your status changes.

Nueva Gales del Sur #

Check: Working with Children Check  ·  Issuer: Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG)  ·  Valid: 5 años

NSW doesn’t let you nominate an organisation on your own record. Instead, the OCG notifies an engaging organisation of any status change once it has verified your WWCC number through the OCG Employer Portal. To connect Worker Checks, provide your full name, date of birth and WWCC number so we can verify and monitor your clearance.

Queensland #

Check: Blue Card  ·  Issuer: Blue Card Services  ·  Valid: 2 años

In Queensland, an organisation links your Blue Card to itself through the Blue Card Services Organisation Portal — once linked, it’s notified of any change to your card status. Provide your Blue Card number (and full name and date of birth) so we can link and monitor it. Note the Blue Card is valid for only 2 años, so renewals come around more often.

Australia Meridional #

Check: Working with Children Check  ·  Issuer: DHS Screening Unit  ·  Valid: 5 años

South Australian WWCCs are continuously monitored by the DHS Screening Unit, which notifies all linked organisations if your status changes. Worker Checks links to your WWCC by registering interest through the DHS Organisation Portal. To connect us:

• have your full legal name, date of birth and WWCC number ready
• provide these to Worker Checks so we can register interest and link your check
• if the DHS Screening Unit contacts you to confirm, respond promptly to finalise the link

Australia Occidental #

Check: Working with Children Check (WWC Card)  ·  Issuer: Department of Communities Screening Unit  ·  Valid: 3 years

WA issues a physical WWC Card and runs a live check that can be cancelled if your circumstances change. Engaging organisations verify the card and must record its details. Provide your WWC Card number (with your name and date of birth) so we can verify and track it.

Tasmania #

Check: Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP)  ·  Issuer: Department of Justice  ·  Valid: 3 years

Tasmania uses a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People rather than a WWCC by name, but the obligations are equivalent. Organisations verify your registration before engagement. Provide your RWVP registration number so we can record and monitor it.

Australian Capital Territory #

Check: Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration  ·  Issuer: Access Canberra  ·  Valid: 5 años

The ACT registration covers work with both children and other vulnerable people. Continuous monitoring applies, and registered employers are notified if your status changes. Provide your WWVP registration number so we can verify and track your clearance.

Northern Territory #

Check: Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)  ·  Issuer: NT Screening Authority  ·  Valid: 2 años

The NT’s Ochre Card is verified by engaging organisations before you start, and has the shortest validity of any jurisdiction at 2 años. Provide your Ochre Card number (with your name and date of birth) so we can record it and remind you well before it expires.