From 1 July 2026, if you have a volunteer check and then move into paid employment where you work with children, you’ll need to upgrade your Working with Children Check (WWCC) and pay a fee.
You:
- only need to upgrade your check if the paid work is for 7 or more days a year
- must upgrade your WWCC within 28 days of starting paid employment.
Upgrade your check
To upgrade your check from volunteer to employee, login to your screening account and select the 'Upgrade' button next to your screening details. You won’t need to verify your ID again, but you'll need to pay the fee.
Fee to upgrade check
Volunteers moving into paid employment must pay a fee based on the time remaining on their current 5-year check.
The expiry date of your check will not change.
Time left on check | Fee |
|---|---|
Up to 12 months | $28 |
12 months to 2 years | $56 |
2 to 3 years | $84 |
3 to 4 years | $112 |
4 to 5 years | $140 |
Contact
enquiries@workerscreening.sa.gov.au
Contact the Screening Unit
Phone
1300 321 592
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
In person
You can only contact the Screening Unit by phone or email.
