WA Working with Children Check
by milly chen·
the WWC Check is how Western Australia screens adults who work or volunteer with children. issued by Department of Communities, valid for 3 years.
at a glance
check nameWorking with Children Check
short nameWWC Check
authorityDepartment of Communities
paid fee$87 (plus GST)
volunteer fee$11 (plus GST)
validity3 years
minimum age18 years (applicants under 18 doing unpaid work do not need a check)
processingtypically 4-8 weeks
renewal
apply to renew online at least 4 weeks before expiry. a Working with Children Check must be renewed before expiry if the person is continuing child-related work.
what you'll need
- •100 points of ID (passport, drivers licence, birth cert, etc.)
- •proof of WA residential address
- •recent photograph
important notes
- •WA is the only mainland state to charge a fee for volunteer checks
- •you must lodge the application at an Australia Post outlet in person (ID verification step)
- •existing card holders cannot continue child-related work once their card expires
- •continuous monitoring applies
source: Department of Communities · last verified 23 april 2026.
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this guide summarises information published by Department of Communities. fees are typically adjusted each financial year (1 July). always confirm on the official application page before applying. mini mode is not affiliated with any state screening authority.