Working With Children Check

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Statutory out-of-home care and adoption

Accreditation and monitoring. Apply for accreditation. NSW Carers Register

Voluntary out-of-home care

Find a service provider. Apply for registration. Voluntary out-of-home care register

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Apply for authority to employ children in entertainment. What employers must to do

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Notify us of a reportable allegation or conviction. Meet obligations under the scheme

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Delays in processing applications

Some Working with Children Check applications may take longer than usual to process - here's why

7 May 2021

Children’s Guardian Regulation 2021 – consultation draft released

The Office of the Children’s Guardian announces the release of the consultation draft of the Children’s Guardian Regulation 2021.

22 Mar 2021

Empowerment and participation make children safer from abuse: new guide for organisations launched today

A new guide will help organisations implement key recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

3 Mar 2021

Deputy Guardian begins new role

Richard Weston became the first Deputy Children’s Guardian for Aboriginal Children and Young People in NSW when he took up the new position in January.

25 Feb 2021

Now available. Empowerment and participation - a guide for organisations

Responding to Reportable Allegations - eLearning now available

Now available: A guide to the Child Safe Standards

COVID-19 response. Information and resources

Reportable Conduct Scheme - new legislation means the scheme is now with the Office of the Children's Guardian

Child Safe Resources - help your organisation become child safe