Due to the current COVID-19 NSW Public Health Orders, the Children’s Guardian has decided to extend Working with Children Checks that are due to expire by 3 months. The Children’s Guardian’s decision to extend the WWCC renewal expiry date is to help reduce the movement of people in the community while still supporting continuity of services to children.
Your WWCC has now been automatically extended for 3 months. The 3 months applies from the date of your current expiry date.
For example, if your current expiry date is 19 October 2021, your new expiry date will be 19 January 2022. You will receive an email 3 months prior to your new expiry date reminding you to renew. You can also find your WWCC clearance number and new expiry date by entering your details here https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Retrieve
Your WWCC information can also be accessed securely in the Service NSW mobile app at anytime and anywhere. We encourage you to download the SNSW mobile app and link your WWCC clearance number with other details such as car registrations and your digital driver license https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/service-nsw-mobile-app
Your Check clearance will still be continuously monitored for criminal and workplace records and the Office of the Children’s Guardian will advise your employer should you become barred from working with children through the continuous monitoring process.
If you have been asked to provide further information about your Check clearance, please ensure that you respond to that request. If you require additional information or support please email WWCCAssessment@ocg.nsw.gov.au.
What do you need to do?
- You must advise your employer of your changed expiry date.
- Please keep your contact details up to date. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be relying on digital correspondence. If you have not provided us with an email address, please nominate one by updating your contact information at https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/ChangeOfDetails.
If you have any questions about these measures, please contact our Customer Service team via CHECK@ocg.nsw.gov.au