The Working With Children Check (WWCC) and the NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) are different checks with different purposes. Many NDIS providers need to manage both — and the requirements vary by state. AuditCore tracks all worker compliance checks in one place, with expiry alerts so nothing slips through.
WWCC vs. NDISWC: What Is the Difference?
| Check | Purpose | Who Administers It | Portability |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDIS Worker Screening Check | Screens for risk to NDIS participants (adults and children) | State/territory NDIS Worker Screening Units | National — one check, valid in all states |
| Working With Children Check | Screens for risk to children in child-related work | State/territory child protection agencies | State-specific — not automatically recognised nationally |
Which Workers Need Both?
AuditCore tracks WWCC and NDIS worker screening requirements across your entire workforce — alerting you before checks expire so you're never caught with an unscreened worker on shift.
See Worker Compliance →If your organisation delivers supports to participants under 18, your workers who have direct contact with those participants may need both checks. The NDISWC covers NDIS participants of all ages, but in some states, NDIS work is also defined as child-related work, which triggers the WWCC requirement independently.
State-by-State WWCC Requirements for NDIS Workers
| State | WWCC Required for NDIS Workers? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | Yes, if working with participants under 18 | NDIS work is child-related work in Victoria |
| NSW | Yes, if working with children | WWCC via Service NSW |
| QLD | Blue Card required for child-related work | Blue Card covers the WWCC obligation in QLD |
| SA | DHS Working With Children Check | Required if providing NDIS supports to children |
| WA | WWC Registration required | Separate from NDISWC |
| ACT | Working with Vulnerable People card | Covers both children and vulnerable adults |
| TAS | Registration to Work with Vulnerable People | Broader than WWCC — covers all vulnerable people |
| NT | Ochre Card required | Required for any work with children or vulnerable people |
How AuditCore Tracks Both Checks
AuditCore's worker compliance module has dedicated fields for NDISWC (number, issuing state, expiry, status) and WWCC (number, issuing state, expiry, check type). The compliance dashboard shows a traffic light status for each worker — green for current, amber for expiring within 90 days, red for expired or missing. You never need to check spreadsheets or ask workers individually.
The Risk of Uncleared Workers
An uncleared worker providing NDIS supports is a serious compliance failure — it is a potential condition on your registration and a significant safeguarding risk. It also puts your organisation at legal risk if something goes wrong. AuditCore prevents this by making worker compliance status visible at all times and by escalating expiry alerts to management before a check lapses.