Australia
Working with Children Check
Education & Childcare
Healthcare & Aged Care
Not-for-Profit / Charities
What the check is?
Assesses whether a person poses a risk to the safety of children by reviewing criminal history, misconduct and other relevant information.
What the value is?
Protects children and vulnerable groups.
What does it check?
State registers for criminal history and child-safety risk factors.
Why do you do it?
It’s a legal requirement in child-related work and helps prevent unsafe individuals from accessing children.
How often does it need to be checked?
Usually every 5 years; some states have continuous monitoring.
Is this industry specific? If yes, what industries?
Education; childcare; health services; child protection; tutoring; religious organisations; child-facing entertainment or transport.
Risk of not doing it?
Hiring without clearance puts children at risk and creates legal and reputational consequences.
