As part of the Presbyterian Church of Australia in NSW, we at APC want everyone to be safe. Our policies and practice, training and oversight is detailed on the BTS website. Please click the button below for more information.

Steps to become BTS accredited

Breaking the Silence applies to anyone in a position of authority within the church and those interacting directly with children and young people in their position.

1. Apply for a Working With Children Check (WWCC).

The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement for anyone in paid or volunteer child-related work in NSW. The Check lasts for 5 years even if you change roles. Just let your new employer know your WWC number so they can verify you on our system. All WWCC holders are subject to continuous monitoring for new police or workplace records to ensure all people cleared to work with children are safe.

1. 1. Click HERE to begin the application online.
   2. Take your email receipt, and your proof of identity documents to a Service NSW centre. (Volunteers are free).

A Working With Children Check is valid for 5 years. When it is time to renew your WWCC number, the Office of the Children’s Guardian will send a reminder email to you. The email will be sent three months before your WWCC number expires and explain what you need to do to renew it.

2. Register your WWCC with the Conduct Protocol Unit (CPU) of the Presbyterian Church of NSW.

You can register online at:- breakingthesilence.org.au/resources/registration/.

3. Complete the online Breaking the Silence Foundations Training

BTS Foundations Training is to be completed every three years by any person in a position of authority within the church, including all
those working directly with children and young people.

You can find the online training here:- https://breakingthesilence.org.au/training/online-training/

On successful completion, the CPU will register your completion and let our APC BTS Coordinator know.