The DHS Screening Unit continues to operate during the COVID-19 response.
Most people and providers do not need to do anything. Existing checks can be used until expired or revoked.
Disability Screening has ended, with the start of NDIS Checks. An existing check can be used for NDIS work until expired or revoked.
You can no longer use a National Police Check for this work and must get a Working with Children Check
The outcome of an application will be advised via email. Screening clearance certificates are no longer being issued for any check.
Your DHS/DCSI child-related clearance will be recognised as a working with children check until it expires.