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Working with Children Check - June 2026
Remote outreach to collect WWC Check applications
WWC Screening Unit officers Ava Oprandi and Matt Horne recently visited three remote Aboriginal communities—Warburton, Blackstone and Warakurna—to pilot an alternative, in‑person lodgement process for WWC Check applications.
The initiative aims to reduce barriers for applicants who live too far from an Australia Post outlet or who may not have the required identification for the standard process.
Over the five-day visit (4–8 May), more than 50 applications were collected, providing valuable insights to help improve the process for alternate lodgements in remote areas.
A special thank you to Holly, Sutha, Georgia (pictured above) and Mark from the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group for facilitating the trip and driving Ava and Matt between communities.
Remote WA organisations who would like to discuss the possibility of an in‑person visit to support WWC Check applications are encouraged to contact the Community Engagement team.
Amendment update
In our previous edition we shared that the Working with Children (Screening) Amendment Bill 2025 (the Bill) had been introduced in the WA Parliament.
The Bill proposes amendments to the Working with Children (Screening) Act 2004 to enable mutual recognition of negative WWC outcomes across each state and territory. Banned in one, banned in all.
In March, the Bill passed the Legislative Assembly and is currently awaiting debate in the Legislative Council.
The team is preparing for the proposed changes by updating our website and factsheets as well as producing new materials.
A dedicated amendments page is available to help individuals and organisations access key information.
Free online information sessions will be offered once the Bill has passed. Follow our Eventbrite page to be notified when bookings open.
CET at Jambo Africa Festival
The Community Engagement team joined Community Carers program staff to represent the Department of Communities at the Jambo Africa Festival in April.
Community Carers provide foster care for children and young people from their own culturally diverse background, helping them maintain a sense of belonging through shared language, culture and lived experience.
The event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with community members, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and raise awareness about the WWC Check.
If you have a cultural or community event you’d like us to attend, we’d love to hear from you.
Did you know?
Since July last year, 100 compliance checks have been conducted on organisations in child-related work. These checks by the Compliance and Investigations team are supported by site visits and thorough document and record reviews.
Compliance checks play an important role in promoting awareness and helping ensure WWC obligations are understood and met across the community. They also serve as a reminder that compliance with the WWC legislation is mandatory and not a choice.
