Working with Children Check

Every sporting and recreation organisation that works with children and young people has an obligation to provide a safe environment for them.

In July 2000 legislation was introduced in NSW that affects all people working with children. This legislation is the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 and the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.

The Working With Children Check has been created under this legislation to help determine whether a person is suitable to work with children. It helps to ensure, as far as possible, that people who may pose a risk to children are not employed in roles where they have direct, unsupervised contact with children.

The following information explains in detail what the Working With Children Check means for your sport or recreation organisation.

Guidelines for Sport and Recreation Organisations - Working With Children Check and Child Protection

Our comprehensive guidelines cover everything you need to know about the Working With Children Check and child protection for your organisation. Topics covered include:

• child protection legislation in NSW
• background checking for child-related employment
• definitions and indicators of abuse
• risk management
• child protection policy and notification procedures

See also: Working with Children Check Frequently Asked Questions

Working with Children Check forms

You can download all the forms you need to comply with the Working With Children Check procedures in your organisation. All forms are in Microsoft Word format so you can customise them with your own Logo. Please note the content of the form should not be altered in any way.

• Attachment 1 - Employer Registration Form (Word)
• Attachment 2 - Amendment to Employer Registration Details (Word)
• Attachment 3 - Is the Position Child-Related Employment? (Word)
• Attachment 4 - Prohibited Employment Declaration (Word)
• Attachment 5 - Working With Children Background Check Consent (Word)
• Attachment 6 - Working With Children Background Check Request (Word)
• Attachment 7 - Rejected Applicant Notification (Word)
• Attachment 8 - Relevant Employment Proceedings Notification (Word)
• Attachment 9 - Relevant Employment Proceedings Summary (Word)
• Attachment 10 -Relevant Employment Proceedings Employee Advisory Letter (Word)
• Attachment 11 – Relevant Employment Proceeding Records Release (Word)

Secure fax line: child protection fax number is (02) 9006 3900

For further information on the Working With Children Check phone the Child Protection info line on 1300 366 407 or workingwithchildrencheck@dsr.nsw.gov.au. Further information can also be obtained by visiting the NSW Commission for Children and Young People web site

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