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Volunteers

All checks are free for volunteers. Working with Children Checks are free for foster carers.

Students

Secondary students on work experience can get a free Working with Children Check and should apply for a volunteer check.

Tertiary students pay a single fee of $62.50, no matter how many checks are needed, if:

  • they are on official placements connected to their studies, and
  • the applications are submitted at the same time.

All students doing paid work are required to apply for a check as an employee and pay the relevant fee.

Employees

Fees for employees depend on the type of check needed.

Working with Children Check: $114.00
NDIS worker check: $114.00
Aged care sector employment check: $95.50
Vulnerable person related employment check: $95.50
General employment probity check: $95.50

NDIS check applicants who are volunteers moving into paid employment must pay a fee based on the time remaining on any current five-year check.

Up to 12 months $22.90
12 months – 2 years $45.50
2 – 3 years $68.50
3 – 4 years $91.00
4 – 5 years $114.00

Page last updated 16 April 2024

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Department of Human Services
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https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/rights-and-law/rights-and-responsibilities/screening-checks/apply-for-a-screening-check/fees
Last Updated:
16/04/24
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