How to use this checklist
Meeting the screening requirements for your role helps maintain safety, trust and professional standards. Different states and territories have different processes. Use the official links below to check what applies before submitting an application.
The original checklist lets you record Applied, Approved and Renewal date for each check. Keep application numbers and personal details in your own secure copy.
Police check
Confirm whether a police check is required and which type the organisation requesting it accepts. Choose an appropriate accredited provider or police service, complete the application, provide accepted identification and check the current fee and processing time.
The original resource links to the AFP national police check application service. Check that an AFP check is suitable for the purpose before applying.
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Use the NDIS Commission’s worker screening information to understand the requirements for your role and provider circumstances, then follow your state or territory process.
You may need a provider to verify your engagement. Independent workers should follow the official process for their circumstances. Do not nominate Mable or another organisation unless you have a genuine engagement and it has agreed to verify you.
Child-related & vulnerable-person checks
Check whether your work requires a Working With Children Check, Queensland Blue Card, or relevant vulnerable-person registration. Requirements and exemptions depend on location and role.
Prepare accepted identity documents and any requested employment or business details. Check whether a combined process is available for the checks you need.
State & territory links
Use the authority’s current instructions for eligibility, applications and renewals. A tick on this checklist does not confirm approval or permission to start work.
Queensland
Have your customer reference number ready if required by the application process.
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
- NDIS Check application information.
- Check the WA Government’s current Working With Children Check application guidance before applying or renewing.
South Australia
- NDIS Worker Checks.
- Screening and background checks, including working with children.
South Australia has been added to this web checklist; it was missing from the original state-by-state download.
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory
- Working With Vulnerable People registration. Check the NDIS-related registration requirements for your work.
Application checklist
- Identify the checks required for your role and location.
- Confirm the correct application type and authority.
- Gather accepted identification and business details.
- Arrange any required engagement verification.
- Submit the relevant applications and monitor requests for information.
- Confirm approvals and record renewal dates securely.