Working with Children Check - All people looking after children and young people have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for them. In July 2000, new legislation was introduced in New South Wales that affects all people working with children an

All people looking after children and young people have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for them.

In July 2000, new legislation was introduced in New South Wales that affects all people working with children and young people.

Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998
Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998

These laws make up the Working with Children Check. Their goal is to create workplaces where our children are safe and protected.

Working With Children Check changes

The Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 was proclaimed as law on 15 October 2001. Under this Act, a person who has been found guilty of certain offences against children will be known as a 'Registrable Person'.

A 'Registrable Person' automatically becomes a 'Prohibited Person' under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998.

The Consent Form for employment screening and the Prohibited Employment Declaration (attachment 3 and 4 in the Working With Children Check - Guidelines for Employers) have been amended to reflect this.

It is important the revised Consent Form and Prohibited Employment Declaration are used from 15 October 2001.

Source: NSW Commission for Children and Young People - Working with Children Check

http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/check/