Working with Children in Victoria?

You might need the Check.

The Working with Children Check is a screening process for assessing or re-assessing people who work with or care for children in Victoria.

We take a detailed look at the criminal history, and relevant professional conduct findings, of applicants to ensure we’re assisting to protect children from sexual or physical harm.

Teacher and child playing together in class

Do I need a Check?

Find out if you need a Check by answering a few questions about your circumstances and what you want to do.

A music teacher with her class of students

Change from Volunteer to Employee

A swimming tutor teaching children to swim

Change from Volunteer to Employee

You don’t need to apply again where you hold a current Volunteer Check – change your status from Volunteer to Employee in a few simple steps.

Do your employees need a Check?

Do your employees need a Check?

As an employer, it’s your responsibility to make sure your workers have a Working with Children Check, and you may be guilty of an offence if they do not.