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Apply below for the following screening checks. You can apply for multiple checks in the same application. Each check has an application fee.
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- NDIS worker check
- Aged care sector employment check
- Vulnerable person related employment check
- General employment probity check
Before you begin
Your application might not be accepted if you already have a current check.
You can apply for a new Working with Children Check, Aged Care sector or Vulnerable person-related employment checks if your existing check will expire within six months.
You can apply for a new NDIS Worker check if your existing check will expire within three months.
Check if you have an existing Working with Children Check
For other screening types, check the issue date in your clearance email, or contact the Screening Unit.
If you're not sure if you have an existing screening check, contact the Screening Unit before applying.
Apply for a check
You’ll need to provide:
- your identity documents
- any previous names you've had, including maiden names, aliases or nicknames
- your address details for the last five years.
If there's a fee, you can pay online with a credit card.
Important information if you are currently living outside of Australia
If you've already started, you can continue your application.
Verify your ID
Online
You'll need to verify your identity as part of the application process. At least one form of ID must contain a photo of you.
You can verify your ID online if you have:
- an Australian driver’s licence, and
- any one of these:
- Australian birth certificate
- Australian passport
- Australian citizenship certificate.
The screening application uses the Documentation Verification Service (DVS) to verify your details using your identification.
You don’t need to upload a copy of your ID. When prompted in the application, enter the information that appears on your card or document, and the DVS will verify your identity automatically.
Have your documents verified by a person
If you're unable to verify your ID online you'll need to:
- ask your employer to verify your ID online, if they started the application for you - OR
- use the print and seek verification option in the online application, this will allow you to take your ID to a verifying officer.
Fees
Volunteers don't have to pay for any checks. Working with Children Checks are free for foster carers.
Fees for students and employees
Check the progress of your application
You'll receive email notification once your application has been submitted.
Most applications are completed within four weeks. Processing can take longer if you have relevant criminal history. You'll be contacted if the Screening Unit needs further information.
Check the status of your application
Privacy
When corresponding with the Screening Unit, we will address our clients using their legal name and pronoun declared in the most recent screening application. Information declared within the screening application is confidential and will not be disclosed to employers and third parties, including gender and former legal names.
Contact
Online
Contact the Screening Unit with any queries about new or existing screening checks.
Contact the Screening UnitEnquire now
Phone
1300 321 592
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
In person
You can only contact the Screening Unit by phone or using the online enquiry form.
In rare circumstances, the Screening Unit will contact applicants to attend a personal interview.
