Find all the resources and information you need about the Working with Children Check. Browse a range of guides and resources to help you understand the Check.
For applicants
- General information guide
- Applicant guide
- Interstate applications
- Renewal information guide
- Proof of identity requirements
- List of offences
- List of exemptions
- List of occupational fields
You can lodge your application through many Australia Post outlets. The website provides information on outlet locations and more.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (External link)Information provided by the DHHS can sometimes be used in the assessment of a Check application.
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) (External link)The VCAT website provides information on applications and appeals to the tribunal.
Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) (External link)The regulatory body for teachers in Victoria.
For organisations
- General information guide
- Status Checker
- Record keeping for organisations
- Help keep children safe poster
Read the Act for information, laws and requirements related to child employment.
Commission for Children and Young People (External link)The Commission promotes policies and practices that improve the safety of children and young people in Victoria.
Statistics on the Working with Children Check
Since April 2006, the Department of Justice and Community Safety has conducted Checks on over a million Victorians.
The table below outlines some key statistics about the Check.
| Numbers as of 30 June 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Cardholders | 1,646,804 |
| Negative Notices issued ( since commencement of the scheme) | 5,408 |
| Individuals granted a card after a review by Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and the Supreme Court of Victoria of the department's decision to issue a Negative Notice (since commencement of the scheme) | 176 |