Policy:
The NDIS Worker Screening check is an assessment of whether a person who works, or seeks to work, with people with disability poses a risk to them. The assessment will determine whether a person is cleared or excluded from working in certain roles with people with disability.
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For a list of the current requirements for an acceptable check in your state or territory. Worker Screening Unit by state or territory:
State | Department |
Queensland | Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships |
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New South Wales | |
Australian Capital Territory | |
Victoria | |
Tasmania | |
Northern Territory |
Database
The Strategix Database/tracking of current and previously linked ‘workers’ is accessible through the saved report ‘NDIS Worker Screening’ available in aXcelerate. This will display the state, start and end dates of the check.
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NDIS Non-registered provider
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Student Process:
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Student information/process:
NDIS Worker Screening Applications
Administration Process:
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Procedure:
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Students are required to complete their own application through the relevant State Department (indicated in the Policy section of this document. Specific instructions are included in the NDIS Worker Screening Applications. Costs may apply, check each states requirements.
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Only persons who have NDIS Commission Portal access will be able to verify applicants. The Quick Reference Guide is available to assist in gaining access to the
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Enters in the email address of the applicant as per the aXcelerate profile and select Save and Return
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Emails will be received at the following stages of the process:
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In the instance where a student is not approved, the Administrative Assistant moves to withdraw the student from the course. There may only be exceptions where a student may complete Vocational Placement at a non-NDIS facility.
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The notification email is to be saved against the individuals portfolio Checklist under the portfolio item ‘NDIS Worker Screening’.
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Number (Worker Screening ID)
Issue date (Date changes came into effect)
Expiry Date
State
Example email:
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Access the NDIS Commission Portal and complete the following process:
Access My Workers
Select Actions
Select Remove
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The notification email is to be saved against the individuals Portfolio Checklist under the portfolio item ‘NDIS Worker Screening’.
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The Administrative Assistant updates the Expiry Date to be the date removed from the organisation.
Contributor/s:
The following person/s were consulted and involved in the process of developing this document:
Role/Title | Name |
Author | Billy Brady |
Approval | |
Consultant/s | Jeni Anderson, Rebecca Fisher, Corrine Fitzpatrick |
Standards Reference:
The following procedures are referenced in this procedure:
Standard | Section/reference |
NDIS | https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/providers/worker-screening |
Glossary:
Term/Statement | Explanation |
NDIS | National Disability Insurance Scheme |
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