Information for the sport and recreation sector

The sport and recreation sector plays a pivotal role in children’s development. It is important that safe environments are provided for all children who participate in this sector.

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The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 (the Act) aims to protect children from harm by providing a high standard of compulsory national criminal record checking for people wishing to do paid, unpaid or volunteer child-related work in Western Australia. The Working with Children Check (WWC Check) considers criminal records to see if people have charges or convictions that indicate they may harm a child.

Employers and volunteer organisations have a number of responsibilities and obligations under the Act which are outlined in this factsheet.

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