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Applicant guide

A guide for people who need to apply for a Check

A summary of how to apply for a Check

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  • Applicant Guide (PDF, 106.38 KB)
Author
Working with Children Check Victoria
Copyright
State of Victoria, 2019
Date of Publication
March 2019

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How to apply for a Working with Children Check
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