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.

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.