The NDIS Worker Screening Check is a national clearance that assesses whether a person is safe to work with people with disability. Workers in risk-assessed roles with registered providers must hold it. You apply through your state or territory Worker Screening Unit; clearances are valid for five years.
The NDIS Worker Screening Check is a nationally recognised assessment of a person’s suitability to work with people with disability. It draws on criminal history and other records to decide whether someone receives a clearance or an exclusion.
It is required for workers in risk-assessed roles engaged by registered NDIS providers, broadly roles that involve more than incidental contact with participants or that influence the delivery of supports. Registered providers are responsible for identifying which of their roles are risk-assessed.
A clearance is recognised across all states and territories, so a worker generally does not need a separate check in each jurisdiction.
Applications are made through the Worker Screening Unit in your state or territory, not directly through the NDIS, because screening is state-run. The process is usually completed online and requires identity verification.
You typically link your application to the registered provider you work for (or intend to work for), so they can confirm your clearance status.
There is a published application fee set by each state or territory Worker Screening Unit, so the exact amount varies by jurisdiction (as at 2025-26 — verify with the issuing Worker Screening Unit). Some applicants, such as volunteers, may pay a reduced fee or none at all.
A clearance is valid for five years from the date it is granted, unless it is suspended or revoked. Screening is ongoing, meaning relevant new information during that period can trigger a review.
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