Australian cricket requires that persons appointed to the following roles obtain and hold a valid WWCC:-
- all coaches who interact and deal with Children and Young People
- umpires who officiate cricket matches involving Children and Young People
- club captains who interact and deal with Children and Young People
- team managers who interact and deal with Children and Young People
- junior coordinators
- club president, secretary and other committee members for all clubs with children and young people participants
- other volunteers directly involved in the delivery of programs and services to Children and young people
- any other person required by any applicable State or Territory law to hold a WWC.