9.4.4 New South Wales

http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/working.cfm

  • Board members and staff are required to undergo a Working With Children check.
  • WWC background check requests can be made through the website.  
  • Board members and staff are also required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration (PED) (if they have not already done so). This declaration form can be located on the website.
  • The relevant legislation is the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998 (NSW) and the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 (NSW).

Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/compensation-and-support-reference-library/education-schemes-policy-manual-vces-and-mrcaets/ch-9-transitional-arrangements/94-working-children-checks/944-new-south-wales