The first batch of NDIS Worker Screening Checks expire in February 2026 URGENT: If you’re an NDIS provider, HR manager, or compliance officer, you need to know about a critical deadline happening right now. The first wave of 5-year NDIS Worker Screening Checks are expiring starting February 1, 2026. This isn’t just another compliance update—it’s…
Aged Care Meets NDIS: What the New Screening Rules Mean for Dual Providers As of 1 November 2025, dual providers operating under both the NDIS and aged care systems must navigate new screening requirements and regulatory changes. This post breaks down what’s new, what’s stayed the same, and how to stay compliant. 1. Dual Provider…
Who needs an NDIS Check? A Guide for Workers and Providers It is vital that you determine who needs and NDIS check – whether your are screening your organisation’s workforce or you an individual working in the disability sector. Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Screening) Act 2020, anyone working in a risk-assessed role…
Worker Checks for Childcare | By Aaron McMurray Worker Checks for Childcare By Aaron McMurray If you run a childcare centre, you already know how important it is to keep children safe. But with recent breaches in the sector making headlines, doing the minimum isn’t enough. That’s where Worker Checks comes in. It’s not just…
Get a National Police Check by Aaron McMurray If you’re looking to work, volunteer, or meet a legal requirement in Australia, a National Police Check is often a must-have. From January 1, 2025, it’s now officially called a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) — but it works just like the old…
Get A NSW Police Check By Aaron McMurray If you’re applying for a job, volunteering, or need a police clearance for any reason in New South Wales (NSW), getting a police check might sound complicated—but it doesn’t have to be. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about getting a…
All Worker Checks data is stored onshore in Australia. This is a Commonwealth requirement specified by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). Organisations are not permitted to store the results of any Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) on a shared storage or Human Resource (HR) solutions platform that is accessible by other entities or…
Screening requirements for the aged care workforce If you want to work in a paid or volunteer aged care role, you must undergo a screening process to get a clearance. The clearance protects the safety and wellbeing of people accessing aged care. About screening checks The screening check looks into a person’s criminal and work…
Insurance for Disability Support Workers Insurance for Disability Support Workers is becoming extremely important as more an more individuals look to Support worker as their chosen career – or establishing a disability support related businesses. The NDIS workforce is one of Australia’s fastest growing sectors in Australia. Coupled with the ageing population and the growing…
Police Check Information by Worker Checks – a leading Accredited police check Provider, based in Melbourne, Australia. Need police check Information? Worker Checks offer Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, International Police Checks and VEVO checks on a simple, safe, blockchain secure platform. All applications are completed 100% online and can be completed on your computer…
Disclosable Court Outcomes on a Police Check – What Are They? Last Updated: February 2026 When you apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (formerly National Police Check), understanding what appears on your certificate is crucial for employment, volunteering, and licensing purposes. What Are Disclosable Court Outcomes? Your police check will show one of…
Do Pending Charges Show up on a Police Check? Pending charges on Police Check – do they appear? This is a very common question that gets asked at Worker Checks. The answer differs by state. The simple answer is YES. Pending charges DO show up on a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check in all state…
How Worker Checks works with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) to provide Police Checks The police check process is used to help protect the Australian community, the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) works with Australian police agencies and accredited bodies such as Worker Checks to deliver the National Police Checking Service (NPCS or the…
Australian Police Check from overseas? Yes, with Worker Checks A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is a document containing the details of a person’s disclosable court outcomes and any pending charges. A police check is most commonly used for pre-employment screening to ensure that the individual does not pose any risk. I Am Overseas, Can…
Why police checks for screening new starters are a must in 2025? It’s very common practice for employers to require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check from potential new employees. Many recruiters use a police check to regulate the screening process of individuals before they begin working with the company. It serves as a means…
Worker Checks Validation for Printed Police Checks Be wise.Make sure you authenticate any printed checks. Worker Checks has made Validating Police Checks easy with the addition of a unique authentication feature. Every printed Worker Check’s certificate contains two features for authentication: 1. Scan the QR code Or 2. Enter the certificate code in the authentication…
What is an AFP Police Check? An Australian Federal Police Check, also known as a AFP Police Check, is a certificate issued by the Australian Federal Police, which contains information about an individual’s criminal history in Australia. It is commonly requested by employers, licensing authorities, and other organisations as part of their assessment processes for…
To obtain an International police check from Australia, you can follow these steps: It’s important to note that not all countries accept overseas police checks, so it’s a good idea to check with the relevant authorities in the country you need the check for to ensure it will be accepted. For example South Korea will…
Can I do a police check on another person? No, as an individual, you cannot conduct a police check on another person. Any application for a criminal history check must include the informed consent of the individual on whom the check is being conducted. Police checks, also known as background checks or Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks in Australia,…
To obtain a police check solution for your business, you will need to follow these steps: Worker Checks provides a free full business solution to manage all your worker checks: Available for any organisation More information on Worker Checks Business solutions here >
Fast, online & ACIC-accredited – most results returned within 60 minutes. Getting a Police Check in Australia is now a quick digital process, completed entirely online.With Worker Checks, you simply purchase your check → register your account → verify your identity → complete your application → download your certificate. This guide walks you through each…
Worker Checks private blockchain protecting your Police Check personal data The foremost challenge in our increasingly online world is trust. Protection of sensitive personal information, in this case – protecting your police check data. In the contemporary environment, this can be extremely difficult and with considerable challenges. We have written this short article to answer…
Do Dropped or Dismissed Charges Show up on a Police Check? Do dropped or dismissed police charges show up on a Police Check? This is a very common question that gets asked at Worker Checks. Having a conviction or other disclosable court outcome on your Police Check is a situation that can cause some difficulty with employers or…
Police Check Overview We have penned this Police Check Overview to help both individuals and those in organisations understand a little more about Police and criminal history Checks in Australia. Employers require their applicants to undertake a police clearance or national criminal history check, as part of their hiring process. Police checks contain essential information…
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (formerly known as a Australian National Police Check) or an Australian Federal Police (AFP) Check is requested for many purposes. It involves a criminal record check on an individual to disclose police information on any disclosable criminal history of an individual. The question is often asked – do Police…
We are often asked “Can I get a Police Check What if I Have Lived in Australia for Less Than Five Years? Police Check for New Australians is easy with Worker Checks. Yes. The process of applying for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is broadly the same no matter how long you have lived in…
If you’re applying for a National Police Check through Worker Checks, you’ll need to provide the correct identity documents so we can verify your identity and submit your check through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).This guide explains exactly what you need, why it’s required, and how to prepare your documents so your police check…
I need to conduct a Police Check – documents in different names? Anybody applying for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check will be required to provide 4 documents to prove their identity, no matter which service they use. But we are often asked -What if my identity documents are in different names? – Can I still compete…
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check plays a crucial role in the recruitment process for many employers and organisations. Essentially, an applicant for a job is usually a complete stranger to the employer. By requesting a police check, the identity of the applicant can be verified and confirmed. Any important police history information which may…
Is It Possible to Clear My Criminal Record? If you’ve been asked to apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as part of a job application process, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to clear your criminal record. And, thanks to spent convictions legislation in place in regions across Australia, it is. See below for…
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