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Screening Unit

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Screening Unit

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit provides checks of workers and volunteers to organisations, contributing to creating safe environments for children and other vulnerable people.

Apply for a check

Individuals can now submit their own application for a check.

Check status of an application

Check on the progress of your application for any of the checks offered by the Screening Unit.

Organisation login

Register an organisation, check the progress of an application, confirm the validity of a check, register an interest in an applicant.

Working with children check

Find out about the required check for people who work or volunteer with children

Check process

The Screening Unit conducts different types of screening assessment dependent upon the work the employee or volunteer does.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to frequently asked questions about the new working with children check.

Fees and payments

The cost of a check is paid by either the individual or organisation. Volunteering checks are free.

Update your information or confirm check.

You can update your details, provide information to the Screening Unit, confirm a check status.

Contact us

For general enquiries and feedback.
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